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Nick Kyrgios is Focused on "Getting on Top" of His Mental Health


Nick Kyrgios is ready to tackle 2019, and for the talented Aussie it starts with what’s between the ears.

Speaking at a charity event for his foundation, Kyrgios opened up about his struggles with mental health, and his hopes for a big 2019.

"There were times of the year where I wasn't in the best mental health state, so I've got to go out there and just be happy and enjoy myself and tennis. I think when everything lines up in my life, tennis will take care of itself,” Kyrgios said, according to Chris Dutton of the Canberra Times. "I probably left it a little too long. But I've been doing that and I feel more open about talking about it, I don't feel like I've got to hide that sort of stuff anymore.”

Kyrgios, now ranked 38 in the world, struggled with injuries all season, but the struggle to maintain a positive, mature mindset through all of his travails proved to be the most difficult to manage.

He made headlines at the Fever-Tree Championships in London when he was fined for making a lewd gesture with a water bottle—not exactly a shining moment—and he also was a part of one of the biggest controversies of the 2018 U.S. Open when umpire Mohamed Lahyani was fined for offering Kyrgios too much assistance when the Aussie appeared to be struggling psychologically during a match.

Kyrgios said that he’s started to see two different psychologists and that he’s comfortable both accepting and talking about his issues now.

"I was obviously struggling with a couple of things on and off the court this year, so it hasn't been easy,” Kyrgios said. “But I'm starting to see some psychologists and trying to get on top of my mental health.”

Kyrgios was made available at his foundation’s event “Giving Dreams a Sporting Chance” in Canberra, his hometown. His foundation has also purchased land in Melbourne and plans to build a facility dedicated to providing sporting opportunities for underprivileged youth.

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