One expert told TheFeedSBS post-match press conferences “shouldn't be asked of athletes across the board'.
“Social media has created so much more pressure and athletes are scrutinised for everything they say through these platforms,” Pleming said.Louise Pleming's tennis career peaked at no.87 in doubles.Pleming, who played in 11 championships between 1991 and 2001, considers herself “lucky” that she didn’t struggle with her mental health while competing.
“The last 12 months has created a lot more anxiety in the game, the players are living in a bubble week to week and there is a lot more protocols and rules to follow on top of them playing tennis.” “I would think it time to assess things with their team and reach out and get some help,” Pleming said.
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