Donna Vekic, a former world No. 19, is making her comeback to the Grand Slam scene as she competes in her first fourth-round match in two years at the 2023 Australian Open.
Vekic has been working hard to regain her form and confidence on the court, and her hard work is paying off as she continues to impress in her matches. One of the key factors in her comeback has been her belief in her body and her ability to play for extended periods of time without getting fatigued.
Vekic believes that being physically prepared is crucial to performing well on the court, and she has put in the necessary work to make sure she is ready for the demands of a Grand Slam tournament as she revealed in an interview with Tennis Majors.
"First and foremost, it is belief in my body – I need to know that I can play for five hours if that is what it takes, and that I won’t lose because I was not physically prepared. Secondly, knowing that I can be aggressive on important points, the belief that I will hit the mark on those occasions. Actually, how you play the key points makes the biggest difference in tennis."
Vekic also commented on the current state of women's tennis, saying that there are many interesting players in the Top 20 on the WTA Tour. She also mentioned how much she enjoys playing in the biggest stadiums of the biggest tournaments, and how much more she appreciates the opportunity to play now that she has had to deal with injuries in the past.
"Well, we had Barty before Swiatek… To be honest, I cannot be the judge whether that is important or not, because I love tennis very much. Every time we get back from the club, we turn on the TV and watch some more tennis. I feel that at the moment there are so many interesting and colorful players in the top 20 both on the WTA and the ATP tour. Just yesterday I made a remark about how much fun this Australian Open is."
"Actually, I am enjoying it more and more with each year. Perhaps because of the difficulties I have had with injuries, now I can appreciate even more when I get the opportunity to play, particularly in the biggest stadiums of the biggest tournaments. It is even better when I win, of course."
Vekic's ultimate goal is to win a Grand Slam title, and for the first time in her life, she truly believes that she can achieve it. With her renewed confidence, aggressive play style, and physical preparation, Vekic is a force to be reckoned with on the court, and she is determined to make her mark in the world of tennis.
"I have got a clear goal in my head, tennis fulfills me and I have dedicated myself completely to achieving that goal. Every player’s goal is to win a Grand Slam title, but the difference now is that I truly believe that I can do it, for the first time in my life."
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