Tennis star Nick Kyrgios reveals he checked into mental health ward after 2019 Wimbledon loss

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In an upcoming documentary, Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios talks about checking into a psychiatric hospital following his crushing defeat at Wimbledon several years ago, Australian media reported.

Kyrgios lost to 22-time Grand Slam winner Rafael Nadal in the second round of the tournament in London. In the latest episodes of Netflix's "Break Point," Kyrgios opened up about his mental health battles after the loss.

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Nick Kyrgios of Australia speaks during a press conference ahead of the 2023 Australian Open at Melbourne Park Jan. 14, 2023, in Melbourne, Australia. (Kelly Defina/Getty Images)

"I was genuinely contemplating if I wanted to commit suicide," Kyrgios says in an episode of the documentary to be released later this month, according to the Australian newspaper.

"I lost at Wimbledon. I woke up, and my dad was sitting on the bed, full-blown crying. That was the big wake-up call for me. I was like, 'OK, I can't keep doing this.' I ended up in a psych ward in London to figure out my problems."

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In February, Kyrgios took to Instagram and wrote about how he was in a better place.

"I'm proud to say I've completely turned myself around and have a completely different outlook on everything. I don't take one moment for granted," he wrote. "I want you to be able to reach your full potential and