I added some details to my question here. Mostly players retire early 30's because they lose desire to play or they already made a bucket of money and want to settle down or they are plagued with physical problems or 2 of them or all of them such as Agassi & Graf or even Hingis (still playing) resurected her career following a 3-year injury lay off... If I am fit, can run, learn, be dedicated, got financial support and the best coach, why not win one of the grand slams at age 45? Why do you have to be in your 20's to win it?!
2007-01-14 20:34:19 · 4 answers · asked by Holmes 1 in Sports ➔ Tennis
The physicality isn't as good in your 40's as it is in your 20's, you can get injured a lot faster and your body get more vulnerable.
And people in their 20's and early 30's have more endurance than people in their 40's or even late 30's.
Of course there are exceptions, Ken Rosewell won a Grand slam title at the age of 38, for example.
And Martina Navratilova kept on playing (and winning) until she turned 50, and it shows you that it is possible but rare.
2007-01-15 00:46:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, just sit and suffer. If Nadal is 30 -15 up in any game then I'm more relaxed because Rafa always has a great chance of winning a game when he's 30 - 15 up on his own serve or opponents serve. BQ1: How are you today?? Fine, just recovered from celebrating Nadal's victory BQ2: Ever watched Aravane Rezai's match live?? Live - No TV - Yes BQ3: Two best Beatles songs are?? I like, "She Loves You" & "Twist N' Shout" BQ4: Other then the top 4, what other male tennis players have a good chance for winning bigger tournaments this year? None, they don't have the stamina or mental strength to compete with the top 2 over five sets. BQ5: Rafa Nadal can become the number 1 tennis player by the end of year - true or false?? True BQ6: Ever wanted to go skydiving?? Nah, too risky BQ7: Where would you rather go to: Ibiza, London or Luxembourg?? Ibiza BQ8: Federer will retire in the next 3 years - true or false?? I'd say in 3-5 years BQ9: If Novak wasn't a tennis player, what do you think he would be?? Nutritionist BQ10: Do you like Troicki?? Yeah..... BQ11: How many tournaments did Edberg win in his career?? Would you like me to make you a hot drink? Tea, Coffee, or Hot Chocolate? BQ11: Would you still support your favourite tennis player if you knew he/she will never win a match again?? Yes, I've been a loyal fan of Rafa for several years, even when he kept losing to Djokovic last year, I had belief in him, not like some one who a posted a question on here asking whether Nadal will retire after he lost the US Open title last year BQ12: Are you happy with the result of the final?? Yes, obviously BQ13: You like blueberries - true or false?? Dunno BQ14: Sorry that there are so many BQ's, but they have a hidden message. If you can find it, write what song is that line from, and you'll get the Best Answer. :P No idea.....Hmm, my guess is Venga Boys - "Were Going To Ibiza" BQ1: I'm sure Nadal fans would've been PARTYING last night. BQ3: "She Loves You" is one of my favourite Beatles songs and I know you love Nadal and BQ7: Ibiza is in Spain. BQ6: Skydiving, well the song is about FLYING to Ibiza. "back to the ISLAND" " In the MEDITERRANEAN SEA" are in the lyrics.
2016-05-24 04:31:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not just the one game in the finale that wins it,, it's the fight through all the lower ranks that would take an unsustainable toll on a 45 y/o. Not the finale, but the road to it.
2007-01-14 20:51:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well if yo can do it, hey by all means go for it. I wonder why players retire early.
2007-01-15 05:45:00 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋