Novak Djokovic extended his support to the Argentinian tennis player Federico Gomez, who recently talked about the fight against “suicidal thoughts”. Gomez shared his difficulties with mental health, aimed at raising awareness and encouraging others to speak.
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Novak Djokovic sent a support message to Federico Gomez after the Argentinian tennis player recently opened on “suicidal thoughts” and not wanting to “live”.
Djokovic published an assistance message on his Instagram account. “Force. There is always light at the end of the tunnel, “wrote the winner of the Grand Slam at 24 times, Djokovic on his Instagram history.
Nice touch of Novak Djokovic on Instagram, showing support for Federico Gomez. pic.twitter.com/sjg3gigpbr
– José Morgado (@josemorgado) March 4, 2025
The world n ° 135, Federico Gomez, won his first title on the ATP Challenger Tour in 2024. The 28 -year -old had been forced to work as a coach for several years to join both ends.
Despite a recent success, Federico Gomez admitted on social networks that he had difficulties with mental health.
“Living with thoughts to leave tennis completely, to really wonder if all this is really worth it and even on repeated occasions, suicidal thoughts of no longer wanting to live and to leave this world, which I find very difficult to express,” recently wrote Gomez on Instagram.
He added: “I wanted you to know so that you can understand actions or behaviors that I may have had in this last time and that seeks to explain a little of that. It is very difficult for me to write all this without crying my eyes, but I think it is the best decision I could have made right now to get rid of this heavy goods vehicle that I feel on me and that makes my head 24/7. “”
Federico Gomez shares an article on Instagram where he opens a very difficult period for him in life, having even had suicidal thoughts. Very, very sad to read 😕
(The message has been automatically translated from Spanish in English) pic.twitter.com/zvq9ijzmca
– Mario Boccardi (@ marioboc17) March 1, 2025
Gomez stressed that his goal was not to gain recognition by sharing his difficulties, but to find personal relief while inspiring others to talk about their own challenges.
“I will try to recover this natural joy that characterized me and above all to feel good about my skin knowing that” it’s good not to go well.
“As I have already said, it’s a huge pain for me to open up this way, but I felt the need to tell you a little about my situation. I’m still looking for my best me. I will work to find this emotional well-being that I felt. »»
Besides Djokovic, Boris Becker and Paula Badosa also supported Gomez.
