The sporting extenist and commentator Álex Corretja That he highlights the impact of technology and social networks on tennis evolution by pointing out that “in my time as a player we do not have social networks. On the one hand, I think we have more people, but I also believe that I have harassed me a lot.”
Corretja made these statements within the outline of the opening day of the II International Sports Forum of Segovia Recoletas Salud 2025 at the Juan Bravo Theater, with a presentation in which he approached his professional career and the importance of personal management in an individual sport such as tennis.
“Although it seems to tennis you are alone, you need a team that helps you develop your abilities throughout.
Corretja compared the tennis player career with an entrepreneur, who noticed that “he managed his life around a team seeking its highest performance.” However, he made it clear that, unlike a traditional businessman, “in tennis, workers send a little about you,” and this is the tennis player who assumes the risks.
“You pay your coach, your physical trainer, your counselor, your psychologist, your haste … and you assume those costs as an autonomous, investing in your future. If you are not invested, you cannot reach the resources you are looking for,” Catalan reflects.
“Knowing how to listen is key to succeed”
Corretja underlined the importance of the ability to listen to produce a tennis player. “Since childhood they have told you how to hit, how to move, how to react. If you don’t want to listen to your coach, you’ll start having problems,” he warned.
The Extenist emphasized that even good champions like Rafael Nadal or Novak Djokovic have a room to know: “From the outside, a coach sees the game more peace of mind and less emotional implications. Therefore, the key is to listen.”
The ‘democratization’ of tennis after Big Three’s domain
Asked about the current state of tennis, Corretja confirmed that Roger Federer’s complete dominance, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic “is something that is unreasonable. The extraordinary thing is new; the thing is normal.
He also relates to the part of this difficulty with social changes: “Now there are many hassles. We have only thought about playing, but now there are many more concerns that can stay away from the focus.”
Finally, Corretja determined the possibility of devoting himself to professional training permanently, “Because I devoted the last years to communication and communication. Participation in being a coach was a 24/7 who didn’t pay me personally or familiarity.”
Although in the past he worked with players like Andy Murray or Albert Ramos, he said he enjoyed his current role. “Fortunately I can choose what I want to do, and that is a privilege,” he concluded.
Segovia’s II International Sports Forum will continue to participate in speakers such as Olympic K-4 members in Paris 2024 or Jorge Valdano with the aim of promoting the exchange of experiences and appropriate values beyond sport.
Source: La Verdad
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