The resume of injuries and surgeries is heartbreaking... Still she was able to accomplish such a brilliant career, proving the big champion she was. Just like Nadal nowadays.
I can't remember who said it, but someone once said that Steffi was like a race horse. Incredibly strong and quick, but physically fragile. Can't help but think that the way she used to over-train maybe cost her a year or two of healthy competition on the tour.
To be in top form and at your maximum athletic ability, you have to put your body into a lot of physical stress and challenge it's limitations. Overdoing the physical stress can cause injuries. It's the price Steffi paid for being the best athlete in women's tennis.
The resume of injuries and surgeries is heartbreaking... Still she was able to accomplish such a brilliant career, proving the big champion she was. Just like Nadal nowadays.
I can't remember who said it, but someone once said that Steffi was like a race horse. Incredibly strong and quick, but physically fragile. Can't help but think that the way she used to over-train maybe cost her a year or two of healthy competition on the tour.
Richard Williams once said she was a thoroughbred running among mules. Harsh but true!
To be in top form and at your maximum athletic ability, you have to put your body into a lot of physical stress and challenge it's limitations. Overdoing the physical stress can cause injuries. It's the price Steffi paid for being the best athlete in women's tennis.
Could someone please translate the injuries listed at the beginning of the video? Thank you.
What happened to the racket? Seemed completely damaged. 5:00
I think it cracked?