Julia Görges: "My body and my mind are slowly coming to rest"
In the latest TIEBREAK interview, presenter Marcel Meinert meets former number nine in the world rankings and Wimbledon semi-finalist Julia Görges for a digital interview on the sidelines of the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix .
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last edit: Apr 22, 2021, 07:46 pm
The 32-year-old from Bad Oldesloe talks about her current job as a social media reporter at the WTA 500 event in the Stuttgart Porsche Arena and the associated change of perspective. The long-time Fed Cup and Porsche Team Germany player also talks about the time after her retirement, her plans for the future and her impression of the German women's tennis offspring.
Julia Görges on ...
... your career ended 180 days ago:
“I could have played physically for another two years, but when the fun is gone, I don't know why I should torture myself. In the job you have to give 100 percent every day, otherwise you will not get any further and will not be successful. It was a good and long time, but at some point it will end. I am satisfied and happy with my life now and the decision I have made. "
... her job at the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix:
“It's about giving the fans a different perspective. For me it is something completely new to slip into the role of a social media reporter and take a look behind the scenes. I try to bring my experiences from the tour into the conversations with the players. I have a lot of fun. "
... her memories of the 2011 victory in Stuttgart:
“For me, the Porsche Arena is a place where I was able to experience a lot of wonderful moments, both at the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix and at the Fed Cup. There's just a great atmosphere there, and we even got a standing ovation at the Fed Cup. When I won the tournament with a wildcard, that was the start of my career and something I hadn't expected at all. At the end of the day, driving the car down the ramp is beyond description. "
... about the German tennis offspring at the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix:
"Every player [note. d. Ed .: Noma Noha Akugue, Nastasja Schunk, Julia Middendorf and Alexandra Vecic] brings something different to the table, which is interesting for me to see. But you have to give the younger generation the time to develop. You can't always expect everyone to win a Grand Slam title by the age of 17 or 18 and be number one in the world. Nowadays it's not just the young players who are in the lead. Here the young players had the chance to see how the stars work and experience their aura. "
... about your reorientation after your career:
“I'm slowly coming to rest. My body and mind have understood that I am no longer part of this tennis life. I really enjoy it, at home I am very diligent in terms of fitness in order to give back to my body what it has given me for over 15 years. "
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