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God, Naomi coming back committed and in great form à la Clijsters inspired way would be so exciting.
I actually think this kind of comeback would be the motivation that Naomi needs. She's been playing without purpose since all the French Open crap. I think she'll be looking to prove herself.
Maybe but I don’t see why she’d mention coming back if she wasn’t serious about it?
Christ, Berrettini is so lost. Wonder if getting back on clay and then grass will revitalize him.
She's at her best when she feels she has something to prove (2019 Aus Open), or she feels she has a cause to carry with her (2020 US Open). Ideally, coming back as a mom would give her both, plus the sense of 'unfinished business' and the tour moving on without her, and you can see there could be a lot of motivation. It'll be a test of her athleticism and fortitude, there's no doubt, but it would be great to see her competing at the top again.
No! Hate her if you must, but Bianca is one of the few girls giving us the CHARISMA the tour needs.
I'm now a Taro stan after he bageled that man yesterday.
He/Him
I think she probably is serious about it at the moment, but I also think the expectation vs. reality gap for new parents can be massive and priorities change in unforeseen ways. Perhaps I'm just subconsciously reacting to the fact that it's been a couple years now since it felt like she was playing with real drive.
That said, I'll gladly eat my words if she proves me wrong. I honestly would probably have said the same thing about Vika and motherhood has definitely brought a new level of intensity and commitment to her tennis.
Really bummed for her since it felt like she was finally finding some form.
That looks a horrific injury for Bianca. Tennis is so much better with her in the game.
I fully blame @Artemisia for putting this thread’s jinx on her.
