He was a World No. 6, a US Open semifinalist, and overcame depression: ‘I didn’t know what was wrong’
While, in recent years, mental health discussions have become more widespread among athletes, many champions in the past, such as former World No. 6 Cliff Richey, did not have the same support.
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The 9 greatest US male tennis players of the Open Era – ranked!
The United States dominates tennis like no other nation. Not only has the US produced ... at the US Open, downing Jan Kodes in the final. He backed that up with victory at SW19 in 1972, fending ...
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The 7 American men to win US Open in Open Era – as current crop look to end 21-year wait
The US Open is one of the most prestigious titles up for grabs in tennis – and there have been ... Ashe reached a second US Open final in 1972, losing to Ilie Nastase. Smith won two Grand ...
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Frances Tiafoe Says the ‘Mental Side’ of Tennis Is ‘Super Tough’: ‘That’s the Beauty of the Game’ (Exclusive)
The American tennis star advanced to the second round ... who became the first Black American man since Arthur Ashe in 1972 to reach the US Open semifinals last year. Tiafoe was also the first ...