Caroline Garcia, a cut to protect herself

Tennis exhibits. To excessive light, to deep shadow. To the cheers, to the criticism, to the dizziness, to the poison of social networks. To the point of loss of confidence, self-loathing. Reduced by a painful right shoulder for many months, mentally exhausted from running in search of lost pleasure, Caroline Garcia hastened the end. That of a lackluster season (18 wins-17 losses), dragged like a ball and chain.

On the eve of her 31st birthday (October 16), the French number 1 posted on social networks the fruits of a long introspection. Bad words to examine the hell of the decor: « Mentally, I need a break. I need to get away from the constant routine of tennis, take a real vacation, reconnect with my family and loved ones, and allow myself to breathe without the pressure of performance. This year my mindset was toxic. I lost the pleasure of being a player…