'I get mind fog and loss of memory' - Sunny Akani reveals battle with depression on account of long Covid

Sunny Akani has revealed he is battling depression and related illnesses on account of contracting Covid-19 last year. The 26-year-old is well known as one of the hardest workers on the circuit, but his table time has been severely restricted by long Covid. Ad/> Akani has revealed he suffers from blurred vision and extreme fatigue, which has taken a toll on his mental health.

Gibraltar OpenDefending champion Trump hits two centuries in win over Akani04/03/2021 AT 20:36 “If I practise too much I feel dizzy, I get mind fog and sometimes loss of memory,” Akani told WST. “I talk to my wife and I can’t remember what I said. «I lost a few matches recently so I tried to practise more, what I used to do, seven or eight hours.

But my body felt so tired, sometimes when I line up the shot my vision is not clear.” He is working with a doctor in order to improve his quality of life, and has been handed a boost by his run to the last 16 of the European Masters. His wins over Mark Allen, Jackson Page and Luca Brecel have come as a welcome relief, boosting his confidence and increasing his chances of remaining in the top 64 in the world. O'Sullivan into last-16 after cruising past Wu, Higgins stunned by Ford Trump stunned by Maflin at European Masters European Masters: Latest results, scores, schedule “Right now I’m not setting a target,” Akani said.

“I’m still suffering with long Covid and depression. My health is more important. I’m trying to focus on my body first right now and if my body is getting better, I think I can show I can play better on the table.