Montgomery: "J'ai appris à me traiter avec plus de gentillesse et à ne pas trop m'exiger"

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Robin Montgomery became one of the early protagonists on this grass court swing after clinching her first professional title in the Netherlands. Can you believe she achieved this after overcoming an eleven-month injury?

Life sometimes unfolds this way, first taking your breath away and then throwing an oxygen tank your way. This narrative aligns perfectly with that of Robin Montgomery, who had to step away from tennis back in June of last year only to return at the end of March this year. Suddenly, in her eighth tournament of the season, the 21-year-old tennis player arrives in ’s-Hertogenbosch and secures the crown, marking the first singles title of her career. A fairy tale that the player herself recounted in an engaging interview with Tennis Channel. Here are the most interesting highlights.

First-Time WTA Champion

"It's incredible, truly. Winning a WTA title wasn't necessarily one of my goals this year; my focus was more on regaining my ranking to where it was before and even higher. But what mattered most to me was to stay healthy and to play as many matches as possible. Still, being a WTA champion carries a very special sound."

Robin Montgomery Shares about Her Most Serious Injury

"I knew I needed surgery since February 2025, but the doctors told me it wasn't urgent, and I could decide when to have it. My goal was to make it to the US Open because I’m American, I love playing the US swing, and I hadn't had many chances to compete in all those tournaments. But when Wimbledon arrived, after many ups and downs throughout the year, the situation became very exhausting. It was a day-to-day process because I never knew how my wrist would feel upon waking up. After Wimbledon, I decided to take off the brace once and for all and undergo surgery, knowing that I would eventually need it was also affecting me mentally."

The Darkest Period for Montgomery

"I didn't expect the recovery to last ten months; when I entered the operating room, they told me it would be three to six months. My physical therapist explained that doctors usually give a timeline to return to normal daily activities, but to return as an elite athlete, it usually takes a few more months. It was a long and tough process, although there were also positive aspects, and I'm glad I did it. I was away from the court for about two to three months; during the first six weeks, I didn’t even set foot on a court. Honestly, I didn't want to either; I was very exhausted by everything that had happened that year, and I wasn't enjoying myself on the court anymore. I made sure to take the necessary time, knowing how lengthy the process would be, I didn’t want to rush my comeback."

Lessons Learned from Emerging out of a Very Dark Tunnel

"It helped me solidify who I am as a person, what kind of people I want around me, and in what environments I feel comfortable, both on and off the court with the people traveling with me. I also gained more independence to make decisions for myself, that was probably the main lesson from this entire process. I had to accept something I already knew: I’m very hard on myself. I used to think that was good for me, but it's a double-edged sword. During this recovery, I started to learn to treat myself with more kindness and not demand so much from myself."

Robin Montgomery’s New Mentality and Future Goals

"My major goal for this year wasn't to win titles; it was to get back into the top 100. I had reached the top 100 last year, but then I had to stop. Now, I wanted to achieve it again and accept that it would be okay if I didn’t make it by the end of the year. I know I won't give up and that I will eventually return to the top 100 and climb even higher... but of course, after winning this tournament, I thought: 'I want to win another WTA 250 and I also want to win a WTA 500.' Right now, I do feel that excitement and passion to dream big, but at the same time, I know that as long as I'm healthy, it's already a blessing to have this second chance to compete at this level."

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