Tennis is one of those rare sports that welcomes players of all ages and skill levels, offering both challenge and joy, whether you're picking up a racket for the first time or refining your game. And while some might cringe at the thought of playing tennis while on vacation, for many, it's the perfect blend of relaxation, social connection, and a refreshing break from the everyday.
Big trust on both sides like, really, full trust. We were feeding each other in terms of motivation. I [knew] her perfectly, how to push her, motivate her, provoke her to be more competitive. We got started during a difficult period. She hadn't won a grand slam for two years and suffered a first-round loss in a slam for the first time in her career [to Virginie Razzano at the 2012 French Open].