Open victor Scottie Scheffler is latest sporting star to explore space beyond wins and losses
USA's Scottie Scheffler with son Bennett and the Claret Jug after winning The Open following day four of The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. Picture date: Sunday July 20, 2025.
The world’s top athletes can seem a confused bunch. Scottie Scheffler described in 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 No 3 men’s 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. The Wimbledon women’s singles runner-up Amanda Anisimova took a long break from tennis to preserve her mental health, was written off by many and unsure what to expect on return, yet ended up in the SW19 final.
