In Pics| Naomi Osaka, other sports figures who battled depression

Here we take a look at the famous sportspersons who battled depression...

In Pics| Sports figures who battled depression

Four-time Grand Slam tennis champion Naomi Osaka withdrew from the French Open 2021, saying she has suffered from

Michael Phelps: The record-breaking 23-time Olympic champion has often opened up about his battles with depression, saying he struggled after each Games in which he competed.

Andres Iniesta: Barcelona's former midfield maestro opened up about his struggle with depression in a TV documentary in 2020. Iniesta, who won two European Championship titles and the 2010 World Cup with Spain, said he was badly affected by the death of his friend Dani Jarque in 2009. Credit: AFP Photo

Ronda Rousey: Mixed martial arts star Rousey said she was hit by depression in the aftermath of losing her undefeated record to Holly Holm in 2015, even considering suicide. Rousey, now 34, retired from the sport after suffering a second straight UFC loss the following year.

Christophe Dominici: The France wing, who scored one of rugby's most famous tries against New Zealand at the 1999 World Cup, suffered from depression. In his 2007 autobiography, he admitted a personal loss had triggered depression and that he had been abused as a child. Dominici was found dead, aged just 48, in November last year, with police saying he was seen by a witness jumping from the roof of a disused building in Paris. Credit: Instagram/lesfrancaislesplusmemorables

Marcus Trescothick: The former England opening batsman has been open about his mental health issues since pulling out of the 2006-07 Ashes tour. Since then, his former international teammates Steve Harmison and Andrew Flintoff have been among a large number of cricketers to speak about how they struggled with depression during their careers. Credit: DH Photo