Serena Admits What We've All Known: She Doesn't Love Tennis

[tishaLA]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=T0Gs1-VercI

She's been out of shape and seemed not to care--except for the majors--for years now, but it's good to get confirmation. She does love shopping, though, so there's that...and she can someday return to those other careers she loved that have worked out so well, like being a fashion designer and an actress.

BTW, the constant playing with her weave? Annoying as fuck.

[JonLP24]

1. I can understand it

My mom was a very successful tennis player her childhood and teens but gave it up when she had the freedom to do what she wanted as an adult. Her father made her practice constantly and play in tennis matches. I imagine in many ways Serena's childhood was similar which took the fun out of it. I imagine with things like sports you have to want to do it on your own rather than someone drilling it into you.

[tishaLA]

2. Agassi talked about that in his book

...his hatred for the game, in large part because of his father forcing him to play and practice. And Agassi also went through bouts of being deconditioned and playing lethargically. But Serena has been like this for at least 5 years now without a respite. It seems like if she's that miserable, it might be a good time to retire. It's not like she needs the money.

[JonLP24]

3. My mom claims that she actually saw Agassi as a little boy

She says that she played against his older sister in a match in Las Vegas I believe she says and saw his dad hitting balls with Agassi.

[joeybee12]

4. Interestingly, though, Chris Evert's dad pushed her into the sport...he

was a pro, started her when she was like 3...she loved it, though.

[joeybee12]

5. I love that she said she was going to cut back on her schedule!

She's clueless...she plays like 4 tournaments a year and she's going to cut back!!!

[marmar]

6. And yet she's still managed to be the most feared player in the women's game....

...... More power to her. Imagine her dominance if she "loved" tennis.

She has a lot of other interests - so what? I don't understand the vitriol directed at Serena sometimes.