Leandro Riedi Opens Up About Suicide Attempt

Swiss tennis player Leandro Riedi attempted suicide on June 21, 2024, just days before the start of Wimbledon qualifying, 20min.ch reported.

The 24-year-and-Zurich native disclosed the attempt in an emotional Instagram post published late Sunday evening during men’s health month. Riedi suffered from stomach issues for weeks leading up to the incident and withdrew from a grass-court tournament in Ilkley, northern England, on June 16, 2024.

The 2020 Roland-Garros junior finalist faced severe mental hurdles away from the court. For a long time, he fought against anxiety, panic attacks, and an invisible mental battle, according to 20min.ch.

21 juin 2024. Un jour que je n’oublierai jamais. Ce jour-là, ma vie a changé pour toujours. J’ai atteint un point où j’ai essayé de me suicider. Je ne veux pas entrer dans les raisons ou les détails, mais je veux en parler parce que la santé mentale mérite beaucoup plus d’attention.

Finding a way out ranked among the hardest challenges he ever faced. Riedi has since stated that those dark thoughts have lifted entirely. He expressed deep gratitude for life and excitement for the future, noting he is incredibly proud of how far he has come.

The near-fatal ordeal completely transformed his perspective on life. Riedi has undergone four surgeries over the past two years, including a procedure on his left wrist earlier this summer.

Je ne partage pas ça par sympathie. Je le partage parce que si même une personne lit ceci et réalise qu’elle n’est pas seule, alors ça en vaut la peine. Si vous avez des difficultés, parlez à quelqu’un s’il vous plaît. Contactez les personnes les plus proches de vous. Cherchez de l’aide d’un professionnel. Il n’y a pas de honte à ça. Je suis la preuve vivante que les choses peuvent s’améliorer.

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