Kim Clijsters’ Quirky Take On Tennis Stars’ Superstitions Paints True Picture Of Rafael Nadal’s On-court Rituals

Superstitions might seem to be cliche or unusual in general but not when it comes to the tennis community. While players like Rafael Nadal are always seen to follow certain rituals that make them feel better about the odds, the habits aren’t just limited to a single player. According to the former WTA pro Kim Clijsters, these habits become a part of a player’s journey, and therefore, always stay with them.

Recently, Clijsters opened up about her superstitious side. While the tennis star reminisced about the rituals that she used to follow during the Wimbledon, she explained how it became a part.

Kim Clijsters reveals the strange superstitions that she followed during her tennis journey

Superstitions or rituals become a part of lives without the players even realizing it. Recently, four-time grand slam champion Kim Clijsters opened up about how these rituals are quite commonly seen in tennis players’ lives. While the tennis star positively presented them, it seems like these activities calm a player down.

Introducing the normalcy of picking the superstitious routine, Clijsters said, “There is some certain routine that are stuck in your mind and get you right there.” As the tennis star continued on her verdict about the rituals, she also explained how it has been for her, particularly.

She said, “At Wimbledon now you know there’s going to the same bathroom, but those are little things that use the same shower, packing your bag, a certain walking on court trying to step on the line,” marking the habits that made her feel good during her participation on the courts of Wimbledon.

“It’s in there it’s it’s saved in our rain and of course our reactions are in as quick as they used to be and we don’t move as fast but the routines and our way of thinking on the court are still very much the same,” Clijsters added, explaining how the habits prevail, despite the growth. Such is true in the case of the 22-time Grand Slam singles title winner.

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Rafael Nadal and his bottle luck is a testament to the power of pre-game rituals

When it comes to tracking the superstitions followed by tennis players, Rafael Nadal is one name who does it without a miss. His regular habit of taking a freezing cold shower just 45 minutes before the match, and the way he places two bottles near his sitting area have been some of the most discussed ones.

As the tennis star has always managed to stay loyal to his rituals, it is nothing but a regular set of practices that makes a player feel good before getting into the line of competition.

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