Tennis legend Monica Seles says competitive nature is the thing they have in common with record 21-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal. Seles is a true legend of the sport as she has won nine Grand Slam titles during her career and was also ranked No. 1.
1 in the world. Unfortunately, Seles failed to complete a Grand Slam career as she never won Wimbledon. However, Seles was once really close to winning Wimbledon when she finished 1992 as a runner-up at the Championships.
“I truly believe we are such individuals,” Seles said in an interview with Richard Osborn at Indian Wells, per sports chain. “As for my style of play, it was so unique, with both hands on both sides, a left, I think, just totally unorthodox.
But as for the competition and just watching one ball at a time. I must probably say Nadal, because we both have that mindset change that when we go to court, we do not pay attention to what is happening in court.
Seles: Nadal always gives his all and I was like that
“When I look at him, I’m like, ‘Oh, boy, I was like that!'” She continued. “Any version you are, as long as you stay true to yourself and you put the absolute maximum effort out there when you step on the court, and you compete hard and fair when I coach someone, that’s all I could ask for.”
Also, Seles notes that rising stars should strive to be better than their idols. “That’s the beauty of the game,” Seles said. “I mean. For me, if you’re a kid at home, watching all these champions, that should be your motivation, because you always want to do better than your idol, you always want to innovate. I’ve tried to do that on my own. small way. ”
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