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Lawn Tennis these days is more about power than anything else
Lawn Tennis these days is more about power than anything else. We have seen so many power players coming through in the recent times.
Somebody like Martina Navratilova who was a skilful player and did not depend that much on her power might have found it a little difficult in today’s era.
But, the Czech Republic legend, whom some sees as the greatest female player of all time, reckons that even if she had been active today, she would have found a way for herself to achieve success.
According to Navratilova, her encounter with Serena Williams, if it had taken place, would have been an absolute mouth watering prospect.
When asked what would have been her approach against Serena, Navratilova said, “I would stick to my strength and play on that only. I would probably been a little more attacking to her and disturb her rhythm, but, I would not try to match her in terms of power. I would mix my game, use different angles and depends on slices.”
“With Serena, what’s important is that you remain quick and hurry her up a little bit. I have seen in the past whenever she has come up against players who are quicker than some of the others, she has had difficulties.” Read more »
Richard Gasquet Forever (saison 2006-volume 2)
Gasquet Movie Score: five / 5
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Richard Gasquet – Andy Murray Sony Open Tennis Miami Masters 2013
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Richard Gasquet thrilled with Terrorist Events
It has not been a fantastic last two days for the French citizens. They are completely shaken by the terrorist events in the capital city of the country.
The smile seems to be far away from their faces and that’s obvious. It’s a peaceful country otherwise, France. The people over there are not quite used to such sort of stuff. So, it would take them a little longer to be able to get back in normal mental shape again.
Richard Gasquet, who also belongs to France, is feeling no different at the moment. He is equally devastated by the recent happenings, but, he wants to help his compatriots feel joyous again and he reckons he can do that by putting together some good performances on the court. Read more »