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Maria Sharapova: What she said, really meant and definitely did not say
What she said:
“Even though it was really tough, I think he kept believing that one day he would have more, even if it was one trophy, even if it was one more dollar, one victory over another, yeah.”
Maria Sharapova describes her father, Yuri, as being eternally optimistic and a great believer in the American dream.
What she really meant:
“My father had a never-say-die spirit that served him (and me) well.”
What she definitely didn’t say:
“When the going gets tough, the tough get going.”
Rafael Nadal: What he said, really meant and definitely did not
What he said:
“Seriously, the only thing is probably you play less times against leftys than righties. That’s the only advantage.”
Defending Wimbledon champion, Rafael Nadal, believes that the left-handed player does not have that big an advantage against right-handers except that there are fewer lefties on the ATP tour.
What he really meant:
“Let’s see, I’m a left-hander and it’s difficult for me to play another.”
What he definitely didn’t:
“I wish I was a righty.”
Nick Bollettieri: What he said, really meant and definitely did not
What he said:
“I can tell you one thing, Nadal doesn’t burn the candle at two ends.”
Nick Bollettieri, celebrated tennis coach, is convinced that a big reason for Rafael Nadal’s and Roger Federer’s continued success is dedication to the craft and very little off-court activities or late-night partying.
What he really meant:
“Nadal has a schedule and sticks to it. No half-measures in practice either.”
What he definitely didn’t:
“I can tell you a million and one things, but do you want to hear them all?”
Caroline Wozniacki: What she said, really meant and definitely did not
What she said:
"Well, I think that ball came from the other court. I saw it coming.I saw it moving into the court. Then I asked for replaying the point.”
Caroline Wozniacki recounts her reaction to a ball landing in Court 2 in her second round match against Virginie Razzano.
What she really meant:
“What? Where? How? Replay, please!”
What she definitely didn’t:
“Did I hit the ball, already?”
Maria Sharapova: What she said, really meant and definitely did not
What she said:
"I don’t have any regrets about being 24."
Maria Sharapova is enjoying her status as one of the elder stateswomen on the WTA tour.The Russian has won three majors in her eight years and is one of the favourites for this year’s Wimbledon.
What she really meant:
“I’m 24 and I’m old. So what?”
What she definitely didn’t:
“I feel like I’m a 100 years old.”
Ryan Harrison:What he said, really meant and definitely did not
What he said:
"I’ve been in trouble with [my temper] since I was young.When I was 5, 6 years old, every single time I got mad or threw a racket, I had to do 20 push-ups. And it wasn’t that I stopped the racket throwing or getting mad — I just did a lot of push-ups."
Ryan Harrison, the hope of American men’s tennis, admits he has a temper from an early age and was penalised for it—often.
What he really meant:
“I’ve always had a vile temper.”
What he definitely didn’t:
“I love doing push-ups.”
Aravane Rezai: What she said, really meant and definitely did not
What she said:
“We are not machines, we are human beings.Every player has their personal problems. Me, I have them, too, a bit more than the others, but that doesn’t mean I don’t want to go on a court and win matches.”
Aravane Rezai says that although she has her problems, it does not mean she throws matches.
What she really meant:
“It’s tough to play with personal problems—for anyone.”
What she definitely didn’t:
“Just call me Robo Rezai.”
Shahar Peer:What she said, really meant and definitely did not
What she said:
”Tennis can be atrocious sometimes… BUT i have to keep going!!!”
Israeli tennis player, Shahar Peer, tweets her reaction to her first round loss at Wimbledon.
What she really meant:
“One bad day at the office does not mean that I’m a lousy player.”
What she definitely didn’t:
“The sport is atrocious and so are tennis players.”
Serena Williams: What she said, really meant and definitely did not
What she said:
“Nah,I’d have a heart attack first."
Serena Williams is under no illusions about her fighting spirit—on court. When asked if she’d concede match if requested by her mother, Oracene Price—fearing for her health, the four-time Wimbledon champion categorically replied in the negative.
What she really meant:
“I’d rather die.”
What she definitely didn’t:
“I’m a Purple Heart.”
Francesca Schiavone: What she said, really meant and definitely did not
What she said:
"You should ask Roger (Federer) because I don’t have a lot of (grasscourt) wins.”
Francesca Schiavone admits that she is not well-equipped for grass and believes she should pick up some tips from six-time champion, Roger Federer, on how to cope at Wimbledon.
What she really meant:
“Roger Federer has won the title six times. He’s the best person to approach for advice on how to play at Wimbledon.”
What she definitely didn’t:
“Grass is for cows—and Roger.”
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