No matter how complete or prepared that they go, even world top are clinging to rituals or yearning certain skills of other players. And behind each perfect blow there is some professional envy, as well as behind each … I get unstoppable there is a superstition.
It is clear that the best in the world have the best skills and the most complete profiles, but even they admit that there are characteristics that would make them more unstoppable. “I would like to have Roger Federer’s volley and I would also like to have Carlos Alcaraz’s physical skills,” admits the young Russian tennis player Mirra Andreeva. On the other hand, the Italian Paolini does not drop any name but confesses that “I would love to serve faster.”
«Obviously, I would like to have the speed of IgA or coconut. I am a bigger, stronger and more explosive player, but perhaps in mobility I do not move as fast as they are, which are lower and more agile. A little more about their agility to get to the balls how they arrive with my power I think it would be perfect, ”recognizes Paula Badosa without thinking much.
Alexandra Eala coincides with Badosa: «Speaking of IgA, I love its intensity and its feet speed. I think it is something that could improve, observe and try to emulate in my game ». And he adds: “Sabalenka’s service is incredible, although I think it is something that comes naturally to her more than other players.”
On the other hand, although they say they are not very superstitious, they repeat customs or rituals that worked in other parties. «It depends on how I feel, there are days that I have to sit in the left chair of the tower because I feel that I will play better. Or I have to put my bottle of water in a certain way or choose the same ball with which the previous point wins … They are small thoughts that come to mind, although I try not to pay attention to them, ”says Andreeva.
Along the same lines, Paolini declares to have no superstitions, but customs: «I only have one routine with my coach. We talked about the game, and then the five shocked him before entering the track. They are normal things ».
Finally, Eala says he flees from superstitions «because I feel that is not beneficial. I have had superstitions before and it is not really good. I would say that I am more than one type of routine when heating. I try to perform good mobility exercises, taking all my drinks and my supplements ».
In a sport where the details make the difference, the players not only prepare physically, but also observe, learn and admire their rivals. Even at the highest level, professional growth feeds on respect for those who are on the other side of the network.
