The world of tennis has changed dramatically since then Serena
and Venus Williams rise to fame. It has great power in itself, Victoria Azarenka Provides new perspectives on how the sport has changed in terms of physical demands due to the seminal influence of the Williams sisters. The Williams sisters’ unparalleled physical prowess and tennis-court supremacy changed what was considered possible.When the Williams sisters started playing the game, the main attributes of most players were cunning and patience. Their groundstrokes were convoluted, ineffective, and unable to keep up with the fast pace of the game. But things soon changed with the rise of two of history’s biggest tennis stars. Speaking on the matter, Victoria Azarenka pointed out the “change” the sisters have brought to the game.
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Azarenka’s sentiments were keenly felt across the tennis world as the Williams sisters ushered in a new era marked by explosive serves, fiery baseline shots and lightning-quick reflexes. Their dominance forces opponents to re-evaluate their workout routines and push the limits of their physical abilities. “I feel like Serena and Venus really changed the game, changed the physicality of the game, and then everyone has to, you know, try to catch up and improve their physicality.”
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When Azarenka thinks about the current landscape of tennis, she sees that the game has changed for the better. “So now, I think the game is different. It’s faster; it’s stronger,” She further added. Her comments highlighted how the Williams sisters’ combination of strength, speed and athleticism brought about a sea change in the world of tennis.
Every aspect of the sport, from the intense rallies to the incredible athleticism on the field, reflects that growth. Azarenka further spoke about how things have been different lately when it comes to her physical fitness than when her career began.
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The two-time Grand Slam champion recalled her early years on the tennis court, noting that when she first started her career, few players had personal fitness trainers. Azarenka did note, however, that there has been a definite change over the past few years with all players looking to have physical therapists and personal fitness trainers available.
“When I started on tour, we traveled with some fitness coaches as players. Now everyone travels with a fitness coach and a physical therapist. “As the size of our squad has grown, the competition has become more intense,” said the Belarusian.
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While the Williams sisters may have sparked tennis’s shift toward a more physically demanding style of play, their lasting impact comes from their ability to inspire a new generation of players to rise to the occasion and pave their own path to success.
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