Zverev Upset, Opens Up on Mental Health at Wimbledon

World No. 3 Alexander Zverev was upset in the first round of Wimbledon 2025 by 72nd-ranked Arthur Rinderknech in a five-set match that spanned two days due to curfew. Rinderknech's victory marked his first Top 5 win and only his second career Wimbledon win, ending Zverev's streak of 20 consecutive second-round Grand Slam appearances. After the match, Zverev spoke candidly about his struggles with emptiness and loneliness, highlighting ongoing mental health challenges. The upset was part of a broader trend at Wimbledon, with 12 of the 32 men's seeds and top women's seed Coco Gauff also eliminated early. Rinderknech will next play Cristian Garin in the second round. The tennis community has responded both to the sporting shock and Zverev's openness about mental health.