‘Another Level of Mental Balance and Motivation’ – Former Player Divulges Martina Navratilova’s Best Tennis Match

Over the years, fans have been fortunate to witness some eye-catching performances on the tennis court. From the likes of Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert to the likes of Roger Federer and Serena Williams, these players have enthralled fans all across the globe. Further, let’s take the example of this year. Earlier in the season, Spanish great Rafael Nadal scripted a brilliant comeback to lift the Australian Open crown.

One of the greatest tennis matches in women’s singles took place at the Milan Ladies Open in 1991. Top seed, Monica Seles was up against the second seed, Martina Navratilova in the final of that tournament. Former Italian tennis player Claudio Pistolesi during an exclusive interview with EssentiallySports described this match.

Monica Seles’ battle against Martina Navratilova

During the interview, Claudio Pistolesi talked about Seles’ return to the tennis circuit after the unfortunate stabbing incident. Further, he went on to highlight what is considered to be one of the greatest matches ever played in women’s tennis.

He said, “In Milan, Italy, in a big tournament that time I think it was 1991. Guess against who? Against Martina Navratilova and they say one of the best match ever played from two women in the WTA. I was there and for sure this level they must be in another gear, another level of mental balance and motivation, and triggered the best level when it counts and important points.”

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Further, he went on to add, “Remember, like rarely mistakes there only winners or Martina was coming in every point and Monica was trying to pass her, lob her and it was just a fantastic performance from both and I was there so I consider myself very lucky to have seen this match as a team of one of the two players.”

How did the match pan out?

In an exhilarating battle, Seles justified her top seeding as she prevailed over Navratilova in three sets 6-3, 3-6, 6-4 to win the Milan Ladies Open title. Moreover, it was a special year for Seles, winning three Grand Slam titles that season.

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After Seles’ stabbing incident, she came back to win the 1996 Australian Open title. Pistolesi was the hitting partner of Seles and he witnessed her victorious 1996 Australian Open campaign from the player’s box.