'I was a wreck': Popyrin bares his soul before US Open bid
One-time Novak Djokovic slayer Alexei Popyrin turns to Oscar Piastri's esteemed mindset coach in the hope of rediscovering the giddy heights of tennis.
Australian tennis player Alexei Popyrin is opening up about his struggles with mental health ahead of his upcoming US Open bid. Popyrin, who has previously reached the US Open semi-finals, has been working with Oscar Piastri's mindset coach, Emma Murray, to regain his composure. After slipping to a low of number 139 in the rankings, Popyrin was granted a wildcard entry into this year's tournament.
In a candid interview, Popyrin admitted that his obsession with reaching past career highs and rekindling his winning form had been detrimental to his mental state. He described his current situation as a work in progress, emphasizing the importance of viewing tennis as a journey rather than solely focusing on results. Despite the challenges, Popyrin remains optimistic, stating that he believes in his own ability to improve through mental adjustments and trusting the process.
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