Muchova and the pressure of the circuit: "I didn't want to miss anything because of my left wrist"

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Over the years, we have seen in professional circuits how some players have had to adapt to their particular circumstances in order not to lag behind. For example, Corentin Moutet switched from a two-handed backhand to a one-handed backhand due to an injury, something very similar to what has been happening to Karolina Muchova, the current world number 14.

The 28-year-old Czech made a breakthrough in her career at Roland Garros 2023, where she reached the final in a match where she won a set against Iga Swiatek, although she couldn't prevent the victory of the Polish player. Since then, despite her impressive tennis skills, Karolina has been in the shadows, trying to recover from a wrist injury for which she underwent surgery over a year ago. After several setbacks and multiple attempts, Muchova is returning with changes in her game.

The pressure of competition

The process is not yet over for Karolina, who, despite making significant adjustments to her tennis to continue competing, continues to go for rehabilitation to improve the discomfort in her left wrist: "I felt that not playing matches was more of a disadvantage for me," said the Czech in statements to the official WTA website. "I think that on grass, I am quite uncomfortable to play, and the slice is a great tactic, so I chose to fight and gain experience in matches, and maybe even score some victories."

"I love sports and love playing, I didn't want to miss out on anything because of my left wrist. I just try to figure out where to play, how to play tactically with this disadvantage," said a Muchova victim of FOMO (fear of missing out). "I would lie if I said I am very positive. It is very frustrating. Sometimes I think: 'Damn, if I could hit with two hands, it would be much easier,' but I try to put that aside and focus on the positive things. I am studying more tactics, especially on serve, especially on grass. I am focusing on placement, on speed to put players in uncomfortable positions."

Tennis, a brutal sport

"I take it as it is. I do not want to say that I have bad luck. I think I do a lot to prevent these things from happening to my body, but they happen. I try everything I can to prevent it from happening again, but so far there is always something. That's just the way it is. Something happens, you try to regain health, it's a shame but that's how sports are. It's a brutal sport."

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