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Yahoo
16-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Jannick Sinner wins 2025 Wimbledon title, first for Italy
Jannick Sinner won a shocking victory over Carlos Alcaraz to take the 2025 Wimbledon men's title, the first one ever won by Italy.
Forbes
16-07-2025
- Sport
- Forbes
What Happens After The Championship? The Silent Struggle In Pro Sports
LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 13: Jannick Sinner (ITA) [1] with the winner's trophy after winning his ... More Gentlemen's Singles Final match against Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) [2] during day fourteen of The Championships Wimbledon 2025 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 13, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Rob Newell - CameraSport via Getty Images) When fans and sports analysts witness an incredible win in a championship game, they assume that the athlete is feeling pure joy for a while. But what happens in the days and weeks after the celebrations and media interviews? It's far less glamorous and quite often psychologically challenging. Wimbledon this past week was a great example of a Grand Slam title that one would assume would bring immense satisfaction and happiness to the winners. However, what many fans don't recognize is the months of preparation, hours of practice, and the tremendous pressure leading up to that single moment. After the win, athletes are often left with a 'what now?' mental hurdle. The emotional crash that follows high-stakes success is a common, yet frequently unaddressed, phenomenon in all professional sports. The Post-Competition Letdown: Why It Happens Winning on the world's biggest stages can paradoxically end up with athletes feeling lost. Sports psychiatrists and sport psychologists often refer to this as 'post-competition blues' or 'post-Olympic blues.' This phenomenon has been described as 'athletes who experience negative emotions and mental health issues following the Olympic games, and is characterized by a period marked by increased anxiety, depression, burnout, and challenges in adjusting back to everyday life,' according to BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation Journal. During this post-competition period, athletes may experience anxiety, depression, burnout, or other challenges. Outside of the winners, athletes who experience a loss and unmet expectations may experience more negative reactions. For some elite athletes, on the other hand, the emotional crash can be even more intense after a win than a loss. In some sports, there is a competition only a few times a year or maybe once a year, so when elite athletes spend the year preparing for a singular moment, including training, sacrificing, and identity-development around a goal, the 'what now?' feeling after achieving it can be destabilizing. 'I totally agree—when you work so hard for something and you finally achieve it, there is a what do I do now moment,' says Grand Slam tennis champion and humanitarian Sloane Stephens. 'Some people's lives completely change—you're a superstar, there's media, and so many things to do, so it's more off-court things that affect you on court,' she continues. 'It's so hard to be like, I had the most incredible moment of my life, but I still have to push and be better. That was my biggest struggle,' Stephens shares. Stephens' reflections mirror the research, where goal achievement can lead to a temporary collapse in sense of purpose. After a grand slam title, an NBA championship game, or the Super Bowl, routine and purpose suddenly pause, forcing athletes to confront the void that follows. It can feel like their structured and predictable routines are suddenly gone, which can be destabilizing from an emotional standpoint. The Psychology & Physiology of the Come-Down The mental and emotional come-down after athletes perform at their peak is not only psychological, but also a physiological response. High-pressure situations, like competitions, can put the body into states of hyperarousal, where the body is surging with cortisol, adrenaline, and dopamine. When the stressor, such as the Wimbledon championship, is gone, dopamine levels can then drop, and the nervous system is left to recalibrate. Stephens describes her own experiences after her Grand Slam win: This cycle of high-intensity buildup followed by emotional depletion isn't unique to tennis. Basketball players experience it after the NBA championships, NFL players go through it after the Super Bowl, and Olympians navigate it after the Olympic games. Another psychological factor playing into mental health challenges after winning is the external pressure and expectation to continue winning. Athletes often feel misunderstood by fans and the media, especially during the post-victory blues. Stephens says, 'The expectation is to continue to win. From a fan perspective, they don't know what's going on behind winning.' How to Overcome Post-Competition Blues The good news is that elite athletes and other high-performers can take proactive steps to reduce the chances of mental health disturbances after competition. Self-awareness is an incredibly important skill to develop to get ahead of the psychological impact of victory. Stephens says, 'Being able to identify when you're in this mode of next tournament/ next match—you can lose yourself sometimes. Over the years, I've learned how to care for myself in those ways.' For Stephens, self-awareness has been incredibly important. She uses a strategy she calls the '5 minutes of fury,' where she allows herself a brief window to stay exactly what she's feeling without a filter to get it off her chest to be able to move forward. Another important preventative measure athletes can take is preparing for life after sport. Since many athletes center their entire identity and self-worth around their sport, it leaves them more prone to feeling lost and destabilized when retirement comes. 'I definitely think that athletes are so focused during their careers that they never think there's a life after,' Stephens says. 'Exposing players and athletes to things they might be good at or interested in is a good way to help athletes figure out what they're interested in—giving them an opportunity.' Stephens founded the Sloane Stephens Foundation 12 years ago to provide mental health programming to under-resourced youth. This has truly given her a sense of purpose outside of the game, strengthening her identity beyond her role as a tennis player. Stephens' foundation is being honored at the ESPYs with the Muhammad Ali Humanitarian of the Year Award to mark her impact in creating mental health equity in youth sports. Her story is such a great example of how athletes can find meaning and purpose beyond their sports to better prepare for transitions after grand slams. It gives life meaning and purpose after a big game is over. Sloane Stephens Foundation supports youth mental health. We Need to Redefine Winning The conversation around athlete mental health and well-being is rapidly evolving, yet there's still a lack of understanding regarding what happens after the win. Victory can pose its own set of new psychological challenges, and there should be more resources in place to support athletes not only when they're not meeting expectations, but also when they're exceeding them. That means redefining winning, not just as the moment of triumph, but as the athlete's sustained well-being after the game is over.
Irish Independent
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Andrew Scott, Paul Mescal and more: All the Irish celebrities at Wimbledon 2025
It's game, set, match on celebrity spotting at Wimbledon – the Grand Slam tennis tournament is reached its climax on Sunday, with an epic men's final between Italian world number one Jannick Sinner and Spanish world number two Carlos Alcaraz.
Scottish Sun
12-07-2025
- Climate
- Scottish Sun
UK weather: Brits to bask in 30C temps TODAY as thousands gear up for Wimbledon final scorcher
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SUNSEEKING Brits are set to bask in 30C temperatures today - as thousands gear up for the Wimbledon final. Temperatures are expected to peak at 33 or even 34C today as the UK enjoys yet another spell of sunny weather. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 9 Spectators arrive at the All England Lawn Tennis Club for Wimbledon Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 9 Many tennis fans used umbrellas for shade Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 9 Wimbledon fans at the All England Lawn Tennis Club kitted out wit hats Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 9 Many tennis fans came equipped with fans to cool off Credit: Shutterstock Editorial Spectators have been advised to slap on the sunscreen and stay hydrated as "classic summer conditions" are forecast for the tennis final at Wimbledon. The Met Office announced much of the region can look forward to a "fine and hot day". Some areas along the east coast can expect some breeze and cloud patches, although it is not expected to affect Wimbledon's All England Club. On Sunday, for the Men's final, where Spanish sensation Carlos Alcaraz will face Jannick Sinner, the mercury will dip slightly. This may come as a relief to many revellers, and players alike, with slightly more cloud cover later in the day. But it will still be a hot day for those down south, with some areas predicted to reach 29C in the afternoon. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued amber and yellow Heat Health Alerts covering the whole of England, until July 14. The alert, issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and Met Office, means older and vulnerable people in these areas are at greater risk and may need to use NHS services more. This is because in the heat people are more likely to suffer dehydration, heat exhaustion, and potentially deadly heatstroke. Hot weather can also worsen asthma symptoms for some people, including increased breathing difficulties, wheezing, and coughing. A yellow alert is the lowest - behind amber and red - on the UKHSA's system. It warns of a possible rise in deaths among those aged 65 and over or with health conditions. Younger age groups could also be affected. What counts as a heatwave? A heatwave in the UK is met when a location records a period of at least three consecutive days, with temperature values meeting or exceeding the heatwave temperature thresholds. Across the north and west of the UK this is 25C. In Greater London and the Home Counties, this is 28C. There is also a higher risk for vulnerable individuals living alone or in care homes due to overheating indoors. It comes as the Met Office revealed it was a scorcher for all Brits across the four nations yesterday. Wales has provisionally seen its warmest day of the year so far with temperatures of 32.4C. The hottest figures were recorded in Astwood Bank, located near the Warwickshire - Worcestershire border, at 34.4C. It comes after parts of Kent and Sussex and Yorkshire were handed a sweeping ban on hosepipes. From yesterday, Brits will not be permitted to use hosepipes to water their gardens, wash their cars or for any other purpose while the ban is in effect. Businesses will still be allowed to use a hosepipe if it relates to commercial purposes. Blue badge holders and people on Yorkshire Water's priority services register will also be exempt from the restrictions. Restrictions are set to stay in place until the region has seen some rainfall but the ban could last until winter. Customers who ignore the ban could face fines of up to £1,000. Met Office Chief Meteorologist, Steve Willington, said: 'The current heatwave is more widespread than previous heatwaves this summer. "Temperatures are likely to locally approach 30C tomorrow (Saturday) over Northern Ireland and 31 or even 32C over parts of Scotland, away from eastern coasts. 'Very warm nights are likely, especially for some western parts of the UK. "In addition to the usual urban locations some of the the warmest temperatures are expected to the lee of, and over, high ground in the west, with parts of western Wales, southwest and northwest England and western Scotland locally seeing overnight lows holding up into the high teens or even low twenties. 'Sunday looks like being a little cooler than Saturday, but 30C is still likely across central and southern parts of England and eastern Wales, with locally 31C possible." 9 Brits sunbathe in Hyde Park under a cloudless sky as temperatures soar Credit: Alamy 9 Tennis fans at the All England Lawn Tennis Club Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 9 Beachgoers at Beadnell Bay tried to cool off in the hot weather Credit: Alamy 9 A group of women smile at a heron close by to them in St James's Park Credit: Getty
The Sun
12-07-2025
- Climate
- The Sun
UK weather: Brits to bask in 30C temps TODAY as thousands gear up for Wimbledon final scorcher
SUNSEEKING Brits are set to bask in 30C temperatures today - as thousands gear up for the Wimbledon final. Temperatures are expected to peak at 33 or even 34C today as the UK enjoys yet another spell of sunny weather. 9 9 9 9 Spectators have been advised to slap on the sunscreen and stay hydrated as "classic summer conditions" are forecast for the tennis final at Wimbledon. The Met Office announced much of the region can look forward to a "fine and hot day". Some areas along the east coast can expect some breeze and cloud patches, although it is not expected to affect Wimbledon's All England Club. On Sunday, for the Men's final, where Spanish sensation Carlos Alcaraz will face Jannick Sinner, the mercury will dip slightly. This may come as a relief to many revellers, and players alike, with slightly more cloud cover later in the day. But it will still be a hot day for those down south, with some areas predicted to reach 29C in the afternoon. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued amber and yellow Heat Health Alerts covering the whole of England, until July 14. The alert, issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and Met Office, means older and vulnerable people in these areas are at greater risk and may need to use NHS services more. This is because in the heat people are more likely to suffer dehydration, heat exhaustion, and potentially deadly heatstroke. Hot weather can also worsen asthma symptoms for some people, including increased breathing difficulties, wheezing, and coughing. A yellow alert is the lowest - behind amber and red - on the UKHSA's system. It warns of a possible rise in deaths among those aged 65 and over or with health conditions. Younger age groups could also be affected. What counts as a heatwave? A heatwave in the UK is met when a location records a period of at least three consecutive days, with temperature values meeting or exceeding the heatwave temperature thresholds. Across the north and west of the UK this is 25C. In Greater London and the Home Counties, this is 28C. There is also a higher risk for vulnerable individuals living alone or in care homes due to overheating indoors. It comes as the Met Office revealed it was a scorcher for all Brits across the four nations yesterday. Wales has provisionally seen its warmest day of the year so far with temperatures of 32.4C. The hottest figures were recorded in Astwood Bank, located near the Warwickshire - Worcestershire border, at 34.4C. It comes after parts of Kent and Sussex and Yorkshire were handed a sweeping ban on hosepipes. From yesterday, Brits will not be permitted to use hosepipes to water their gardens, wash their cars or for any other purpose while the ban is in effect. Businesses will still be allowed to use a hosepipe if it relates to commercial purposes. Blue badge holders and people on Yorkshire Water's priority services register will also be exempt from the restrictions. Restrictions are set to stay in place until the region has seen some rainfall but the ban could last until winter. Customers who ignore the ban could face fines of up to £1,000. Met Office Chief Meteorologist, Steve Willington, said: 'The current heatwave is more widespread than previous heatwaves this summer. "Temperatures are likely to locally approach 30C tomorrow (Saturday) over Northern Ireland and 31 or even 32C over parts of Scotland, away from eastern coasts. 'Very warm nights are likely, especially for some western parts of the UK. "In addition to the usual urban locations some of the the warmest temperatures are expected to the lee of, and over, high ground in the west, with parts of western Wales, southwest and northwest England and western Scotland locally seeing overnight lows holding up into the high teens or even low twenties. 'Sunday looks like being a little cooler than Saturday, but 30C is still likely across central and southern parts of England and eastern Wales, with locally 31C possible." 9 9 9 9 9
