The lush green grass of Wimbledon has always been a stage for captivating surprises, but this year’s women’s singles champion, Marketa Vondrousova, has left fans and experts alike in awe of her extraordinary victory. The young Czech athlete not only secured her maiden Wimbledon title, but also made history as the first unseeded woman to claim this prestigious Grand Slam.
Patrick Mouratoglou, renowned tennis coach and former mentor to Serena Williams, recently shared his insights on Vondrousova’s remarkable journey and the challenges faced by women players on this unique surface.
Serena Williams’ former coach, Mouratoglou, on the unpredictable nature of grass courts in women’s tennis
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According to Mouratoglou, the mystery of grass courts in women’s tennis, which makes the game highly unpredictable. Grass is a special surface that demands a different style of play compared to other courts. Some women players, like Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka, have struggled to find their comfort on the grass. However, Elena Rybakina was an exception, showing great promise on this surface despite a recent slump in her performance.
Mouratoglou mentioned, “So yeah, we had surprising players, I mean not Ons (Jabeur) because it’s her second final here. So it’s not a surprise. I think she was back to a very good level, but the winner (Marketa) Vondrousova is a big surprise.” Vondrousova’s journey to the final showcased her exceptional skills and unwavering self-belief.
As Mouratoglou pointed out, “If you look at Iga Swiatek, you never felt during the tournament that she was really comfortable on grass. Same for (Aryna) Sabalenka.” In contrast, Vondrousova displayed remarkable confidence and belief in herself, match after match.
Mouratoglou further elaborated, “She (Marketa Vondrousova) probably didn’t say it herself ‘I’m gonna reach the finals of Wimbledon this year.’ That’s probably not the case, but match after match she believed she could win the next one and the next one until she reached the final.”
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Marketa Vondrousova’s triumph at Wimbledon was nothing short of an astonishing feat. Her journey to the final showcased her unwavering belief in herself and her game, which ultimately propelled her to victory. Marketa Vondrousova’s triumph at Wimbledon was truly unexpected and awe-inspiring.
Marketa Vondrousova’s surprising triumph on Wimbledon’s grass
According to Mouratoglou, “I think when you have reached one grand slam final, you can only envision you doing it because you’ve done it already.” This mindset empowered Vondrousova to surpass all expectations and claim her place in history.
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Marketa Vondrousova’s awe-inspiring Wimbledon triumph has been a testament to the charm of unpredictability in women’s tennis on grass. As Patrick Mouratoglou emphasized, the grass court is a unique challenge, and players need to adapt swiftly to excel on it.
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