Players will have access to therapists, quiet rooms and more.
The U.S. Open will give athletes access to licensed mental health providers, quiet rooms and other services for this year’s tournament, officials announced Tuesday. The U.S. Tennis Association said its new mental health initiative is aimed at « providing best-in-class mental health support to players. » All athletes at the tournament, which began on August 24 and concludes on September 12, will have access to the services. In a statement, the tennis association said it hopes the initiative will help eliminate the stigma of seeking the help of mental health professionals. « Our goal is to make mental health services as readily available to athletes as services for a sprained ankle – and with no stigma attached, » said Dr.
