Great tennis players are built with hard work, dedication, and support from a reliable team. Coaches are no doubt an unavoidable part of the team, but a hitting partner is another major pillar that plays a crucial role in the everyday training of these players. These unsung heroes hold a crucial position, getting the opportunity to share the court with legendary players like Venus Williams.

Tennis superstar Venus Williams relies on a dedicated team that works closely to fine-tune her skills and overcome any challenges on the court. Besides her coach, Hugo Armando, a new hitting partner is also catching the highlights. Pato Zarazua, Venus’ new hitting partner, recently shared deep details about his experience playing with the legend, which the fans found quite fascinating.

Venus Williams’ hitting partner talks about his experience

Venus Williams’ impressive performance on the court is assured by a team that works regularly on the backend to train the legend. Pato Zarazua, a hitting partner who played with his sister Renata Zarazua, recently switched to Venus’ side, to help her train better and be ready for harsh challenges that might fall in her way as she goes for highly competitive tours.

Moving ahead with the praises, he appreciated Venus’ efforts at this age and her determination to train regularly. Recently, the Mexican took time to share insights about his experience in training with the legend.

Pato Zarazua, Venus Williams’ personal hitting partner, recently opened up about his unique role in the 7-time grand slam champion’s training. He mentioned, “That’s a new job I have, not many know it, but I’m working with her as her personal hitting partner when she has training weeks at her house; I don’t travel with her, but the weeks that are training I’m there and it’s a work and an incredible experience, she is one of the best players in history, for me it is an honor to share the court with her whenever I do.”

While Pato shared his thoughts about training with the 43-year-old, he isn’t the only team member who appreciates accompanying the legend.

Venus’ coach Hugo Armando’s views on the 43-year-old

Pato Zarazua’s thoughts about regularly practicing with Venus were just a part of many praises. Her present coach, Hugo Armando, also shared his thoughts on the American’s performance and personality. He said, “My day-to-day is just to help Venus, guide her a little bit on and off the court, making sure that all that she has to do is just focus on her tennis. We all know how much she loves being out here and competing and being at tournaments, and if she’s not healthy she can’t do that. So the number one goal for her is to stay healthy for a long period of time, so she is able to compete consistently.”

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Pato Zarazua’s experience as Venus Williams’ hitting partner presented a unique perspective into the world of professional tennis. The perspectives showcase the dedication and teamwork that keeps tennis legends like Venus Williams at the top of their game.

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