Carla Suarezwho in 2021 ended a long career as a professional tennis player, where he occupied sixth place in the world rankings in 2016, has announced that “Patient and without haste” he sees Paula Badosa as “number one in the world”.
The Canarian athlete played in his last official match on Nov. 3, 2021. He has since been “somewhat disconnected”, although he follows the tennis news from a different point of view.
“I have projects on the table and one of them, which I really enjoyed, was the social action with the Spanish Olympic Committee. Hopefully we can do this soon. Right now, I have no professional connection to tennis. I don’t miss it, but I follow all the news of the compañera, ”she said.
“Helping others is always necessary. We will look at the COE project, which affects the work of those most in need. We have seen in recent times, along with the pandemic and war in Ukraine, how people are suffering. I also experienced in Uganda, in the project I did there with Freddy Santos, “he said.
One door that is not closed, although at the moment is not appreciated, is being a coach. “I do not know. I never thought. It’s still early. To be a coach you have to dedicate yourself one hundred percent and I need a break. In the long run, we will see. Tennis has always been a part of my life and I will never shut myself down, ”said Carla Suárez, who spent eighteen years on the international tennis circuit.
“I enjoyed many moments, but maybe I will stay in evolution over time, of always giving one hundred percent and of having a job and satisfaction in being a professional tennis player. Looking at everyone with perspective, having played in the best tournaments in the world and against the best tennis players, I think it’s worth it, ”he admits.
“In my career, I’ve probably stayed to listen more and pay more attention, which is something that doesn’t guarantee you win a Grand Slam, but it helps. The victories and defeats weren’t very important, but I left nothing on track. I need to be in the top six in the world. I have a thorn that reaches the final rounds in a Grand Slam. They are the things that happen. Maybe at that time I wasn’t competing one hundred percent or the rivals performed better than me in those days, ”he declared.
Carla Suárez, who on May 9 will receive the City of the Racquet Special Award, gave her opinion on how she sees the women’s WTA circuit from afar. “I see him in a very good moment. Last year, Paula Badosa took a big step and, in addition, this year, it brings together. With patience and no haste, I see Paula as number one. Is close. Iga Swiatek was the only one in front of him. He does very well“, he said.
“And we already know what Garbiñe Muguruza can do if injuries respect him. In the back, there are people like Sara Sorribes or Nuria Párrizas and young tennis players with a lot of enthusiasm. Spanish women’s tennis is in a moment of ability to provide joy, ”she concludes.
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Source: La Verdad
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