Former Indian tennis star Sania Mirza has spoken candidly about experiencing bouts of depression during the peak of her career, stressing the importance of open conversations around mental health in sports.

Sania, who had earlier discussed her struggles on her podcast, reflected on how athletes often face emotional challenges behind the scenes, even while performing at the highest level. Her remarks come amid growing discussions about mental well-being in sports, including cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues’ recent admission about dealing with anxiety during the Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025.

‘Mental Health Wasn’t Spoken About Earlier’

Talking about why such conversations matter, Sania said awareness around mental health has only gained momentum in the last eight to ten years.

“It is very im

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