Swiss tennis player Leandro Riedi discloses suicide attempt on 21 June 2024

The disclosure

Swiss tennis player Leandro Riedi, 24, disclosed in a long Instagram post published on 9 November that he attempted suicide on 21 June 2024. In the message he wrote that his life changed for ever that day and that he had reached a point where he tried to end it. He declined to go into the reasons or the details, saying he wanted to speak because mental health deserves far more attention. He framed the post as a prevention message and stressed that asking for help is nothing to be ashamed of. He is currently ranked 245th in the ATP rankings and has not been able to play for months because of injury.

Years of anxiety and recovery

Riedi described a long struggle with anxiety, panic attacks and an inner battle that most people around him could not see. He said he found his way back slowly, with professional help, the support of those closest to him and a lot of work on himself. Today he says those thoughts have faded and that he feels happy, grateful and eager for the future. He also said that victories and success mean little when a person is not at peace with himself, and that his health, happiness and life will always come first. He acknowledged that challenges remain, both physical and mental, and that looking after himself and asking for help when needed is now central to how he lives.

Injuries before and after the attempt

Riedi's post described a career marked by repeated setbacks, including many operations and injury layoffs. He had surgery on his right knee in September 2024 and again in January 2025, followed by groin surgery in spring 2025. Despite these problems, he reached the round of 16 at the US Open in summer 2025. He is now sidelined by a left-wrist injury that required an operation, and he has been unable to compete for months. The timeline below sets out the main surgeries and the career milestone in this period.

Ranking drop

Riedi was ranked 116th in June 2025, when he came close to the top 100 of the ATP rankings. He is now 245th, a fall that comes during a run of injuries and surgeries. His post did not set out a date for a return to competition. The chart compares the two rankings.

2025-06116

2026-11-09245

2025-06

116

2026-11-09

245

Data from the article text

A message of prevention

Riedi closed the message by telling readers that they are not alone. He described himself as living proof that things can improve, a line aimed at people who may be struggling in silence. He stressed that the work is not finished, since physical and mental challenges remain. Asking for help, he wrote, is the step that matters, and he presented his own experience as the reason for speaking now.