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Mental health not helped by tough tour demands, says Roger Federer

The demanding schedule on the ATP and WTA circuits can have a negative impact on the mental health of players, tennis legend Roger Federer said on Saturday. “You’re supposed to show strength. But we’re not machines, we’re human beings,” Federer said at a press conference in Tokyo. “You’re always aware in the back of your head they could be coming any moment, especially in that hour.