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‘Helps Me a Lot’ – Tomas Machac Shares Insights Into Leveraging Fiancée Katerina Siniakova’s Expertise for Doubles Success

Published 03/27/2024, 3:40 AM EDT

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Barbora Krejickova and Katerina Siniakova, a powerhouse doubles team, ruled the doubles world until last year. Together, the two have created a name for their country in the doubles category, making sure to shine out as a successful duo. On the other hand, Siniakova not only has a successful doubles partner but also has a life partner who is a tennis player, Tomas Machac.

Recently, as the 23-year-old tennis star made it to the quarter-final round of the Miami Open, he opened up about his fiance and made a huge revelation regarding whether he was getting any advice from her on the double side of the game.

Tomas Machac on taking help from his fiance, Siniakova

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As the young ATP Czech tennis player will next face Jannik Sinner in the Miami Open quarterfinal, his fiance, on the other hand, faced an early exit in the tournament but is quite well known in the doubles category, having achieved more than seven Grand Slam titles with Krejcikova. In a conversation with the tennis channel, the 23-year-old opened up about whether his fiance helps him with any doubles advice or not.

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He stated, “She’s a great player, especially in doubles, I think the results can speak about itself, so I don’t know she breaking the records every week in double. So, I for sure I got some advice but uh let’s say I won the tournament and for her, it’s no issue for me, let’s say so yeah. She helps me a lot.” 

In addition, Machac stressed that his fiancée, a former world doubles champion, has achieved notoriety and broken records on her own and is a great resource for tennis guidance and support. He emphasized the depth of their bond, pointing out that their mutual appreciation of the game enables them to encourage one another in good times and bad.

Further, their ability to see each other’s games better strengthens their relationship and helps them succeed both on and off the court. However, after making noise in Miami after reaching the quarterfinal, he also opened up about believing in himself.

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Machac’s strong belief in his tennis abilities

As the 23-year-old has been rising up to the ranks and making a place for himself in various main draws, he recently opened up about how he has been quite steady with believing in himself and his tennis ability. He stated, “I’m starting to believe in myself a little bit. It’s not easy, you need to work, work work.”

Not only that, while working on your physical health is quite important, it’s also the mental battle that you have to deal with after every game, especially after every defeat, to get back. He added, “Even if you lose three matches in a row, four matches in a row, you need to believe in yourself.” If he reaches the semi-finals, he can make it to the top 40 rankings, and even if that does not happen, he will surely be in the top 50 ATP rankings.

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Nevertheless, what are your thoughts on Machac taking double advice from his fiance? Do let us know in the comment section below.

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Pratishtha Prakash

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Pratishtha Prakash, tennis writer and resident analyst at EssentiallySports isn't just a sports journalist; she's a storyteller who found her true calling in tennis content. It is something she seamlessly integrates into both her professional and personal realms. Having professional certifications in content and digital marketing, Pratishtha has made it a habit to hone her skills as a quality journalist.
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