In addition, and probably far more importantly, they are both humble and balanced in their view of sport. Barty has given up her illustrious tennis career at the age of 26, as the reigning Wimbledon and Australian Open champion, as she had lost her love of the game, even admitting that after winning Wimbledon (her biggest dream) she “wasn’t quite fulfilled”. She went on to say, “I don’t have the physical drive, the emotional want and everything it takes to challenge yourself at the very top of the level anymore.
In addition, and probably far more importantly, they are both humble and balanced in their view of sport. Barty has given up her illustrious tennis career at the age of 26, as the reigning Wimbledon and Australian Open champion, as she had lost her love of the game, even admitting that after winning Wimbledon (her biggest dream) she “wasn’t quite fulfilled”. She went on to say, “I don’t have the physical drive, the emotional want and everything it takes to challenge yourself at the very top of the level anymore.
Someone once said that “Whether you win or lose, I don’t mind – I’m your dad” with the additional comment that “Winning or losing won’t make me love you less.”