Depression candy and death stares: inside the secret world of the tennis locker room

Coco Gauff, Belinda Bencic, and Jannik Sinner have shared rare insights into the private atmosphere of tennis locker rooms, described as the loneliest communal space in sport. The players, along with Paula Badosa, reveal the personal rituals, emotional strategies, and behind-the-scenes dynamics that unfold away from public view during tournaments. The feature highlights how top professionals cope with the mental and emotional pressures of elite tennis in these shared but intensely private spaces.