It's the first time I've heard this," Mischa Zverev reacts to his brother's comments on his mental health

Clément Gehl

le 02/07/2025 à 15h06

2 min to read

Wimbledon Zverev

Alexander Zverev was knocked out in the first round of Wimbledon by Arthur Rinderknech. During the press conference, the German player stated that he wasn’t feeling mentally well and might potentially need therapy.

Speaking to Prime Video, his brother Mischa reacted to these statements and Alexander’s condition: "He’s fine. He lost. Of course, you’re sad and disappointed, but that’s part of the issue.

But he’s not missing out on anything, unlike in recent years when he sprained his ankle or something like that. It’s sad. It’s a shame he lost. I don’t know what to make of his comments; I’m hearing them for the first time.

If he’s talking about it, that’s good; usually, I’m just a listener. He didn’t hint at anything serious. I was with him. We talked about a lot of things, including positive ones, like the match.

We also discussed fun things we could do in the coming weeks. But everything seemed positive. I’m very calm and rational right now. There are millions of other people who have tough lives, but we’re in the spotlight.

A day or two after an event, we meet up and talk about it again. A few hours or minutes later, we’re completely different. Agitated. I observe and try to help.

The year started with the final in Australia, then straight to South America; he was determined to keep playing. And then, one thing led to another. A few close losses, and then it’s an emotional whirlwind.

We imagined the year one way, and now it’s turned out differently. Then you feel something you might not have even noticed before.

Then things like this come up, and you just say it. I take it all in and take it all seriously.