Sometimes it seems that the trajectory of Angelique Kerber it is not valued enough in the world of tennis. While it is true that it is more difficult to maintain regularity in women’s tennis, the German has been able to win three Grand Slam, also different, and remain in the elite for years with a clearly counterattack game and with numerous technical and tactics, he should elevate his figure much more than what public opinion indicates. She experienced a certain hangover of success after her greatest achievements and the tennis displayed in 2016 and 2018 has not been seen again, but the heart of a born champion can never be underestimated, who at 33 can be more dangerous than ever.
And it is that the one from Bremen wants to enjoy her sport without as much pressure and self-demand as those that have marked her career. This is expressed in an interview with its main sponsor, Porsche. “I see things realistically. I know that this is not the time to have great illusions about my options, I have passed a strict quarantine of 15 days without leaving the room and it will not be to get in shape. But, above all, the joy for playing tennis again “, reveals a woman who tells with emotion the moment she left the room after two weeks locked up by the protocol against the coronavirus of the organization of the Open de Australia 2021.
“It was a very nice, liberating feeling. Going outside and hitting some balls in the middle of the night made me see how lucky I am to dedicate myself to tennis and be here. This tournament motivates me a lot, especially when thinking about it. level of play that I played in 2016. There were tough moments of confinement, but luckily we had many facilities to do physical activity within the limitations of being locked in a room. It is not the best way to reach a Grand Slam, but I have accepted well. You have to have perspective and see how the world is. Spending two weeks in a room is nothing compared to the consequences of the coronavirus, “he declares.
Questioned by the importance of gaining competitive rhythm in the tournament WTA 500 Grampians prior to Open de Australia 2021, the German reaffirms the theory of all tennis professionals. “Training has nothing to do with competing, for me it is difficult to play matches before a Grand Slam, but it is important to try to condition the body and gain intensity,” says one Angelique Kerber which cannot be ruled out at all in the big tournaments. Her experience and competitive ability support her role as a candidate for everything.
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