In a recent interview, professional tennis player Jack Draper spoke up about the demands of the year round professional tennis schedule, and how athletes are at risk for burnout as a result. Draper says that tennis is “a sport that’s quite lonely, being on the road for those extra days and not having the time to come back in between …just feeling like you’re on a constant treadmill where it’s like one big event after another.” He continued on to say that it’s not always as much about the physicality of the sport as it is about the demanding schedule, which doesn’t allow for any breaks or self care. In today’s sports culture where “the grind” is often glorified, it takes courage to come forward to remind athletes of the importance of rest, even at the highest level. Thank you, Jack, for having the courage to speak up for athletes everywhere.💚 #athletementalhealth #tennis #athlete #rest #mentalhealthmatters