‘She Used To Bully Me.’ – Sorana Cîrstea Opens Up About Serena Williams’ Aura Before a Tennis Match
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Serena Williams, has crafted her own persona both on and off the court. One of the greatest tennis players in history, the tennis superstar has amassed 23 Grand Slam victories in her professional career. However, the atmosphere before a match with Williams can occasionally be a little intimidating for some.
The tennis player has developed into one of the sport’s best representatives over time after initially having a lot of difficulties. She has accomplished a fantastic feat and opened the door for the next generation to carry on her legacy and follow the former world number one.
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Sorana Cîrstea talks about intimidating Serena Williams
Romanian number three player, Sorana Cîrstea discusses Williams’ presence in the locker room before her match as intimidating the tennis player was recently invited to a podcast show called ‘La Fileu podcast.” where she talked about the 23-time Grand Slam champion and her game plan before a match.
She said, “She used to bully me badly. She was trained to do this thing, to bully you in the locker room. First of all, Serena wouldn’t talk to anyone in the locker room, to any other player. We have a shared locker room. It’s a little weird at first when you see someone on TV, and then you go play against them. In the locker room, he wouldn’t talk to anyone and she had an aura that intimidated you.”
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The Romanian player states that the former world champion used to frighten her opponents before playing them. She continued by saying that since she grew up watching the American tennis great compete on television, her aura of invincibility has changed. Prior to Williams’ retirement, the 32-year-old faced off against the tennis great almost three times, but she was never able to defeat the icon.
Williams was an extraordinary tennis player
The 23-time Grand Slam champion was a remarkable player when she was at the top of her game during the pinnacle of her career. The tennis player continued in the same podcast. She specifically referred to Williams’ reliable serve, claiming that she was capable of hitting serves at speeds of up to 200 kmph.
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The American tennis player was lauded by Cirstea for her match management, saying that she knew precisely when to strike her opponent and win a point. She was a good player during the game and knew when to let the other player go.
Edited by:
Manaal Siddiqui