Open victor Scheffler is latest sporting star to explore space beyond wins and losses | Cath Bishop

American made headlines in highlighting that the winning feeling is temporary and shallow – but others feel the same wayThe world’s top athletes can seem a confused bunch. Scottie Scheffler describedin a press conference before the Open how he keeps asking himself why he wants to win golf tournaments and can’t find any answers. The world’s No 3 male tennis player Alexander Zverev confessed to feelings of emptiness and a lack of joy in his tennis regardless of whether he wins or loses matches. Wimbledon runner-up Amanda Anisimova took a long break from tennis to save her mental health, was written off by many and unsure what to expect on return, yet ended up in the Wimbledon final.What’s going on? As the world’s top athletes naturally push the boundaries of what’s possible physically, so they also have to push the limits mentally, and these questions and experiences are a vital part of that process. We’re seeing more and more athletes explore the space beyond winning and losing, a concept many in sport have yet to understand actually exists. But as most athletes find out, some sooner than others, to get caught up with winning and losing is to lose the point, both on the court and in life. Continue reading...

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