Imagine that once you were a champion and ranked number one in women’s tennis. Until recently, you were plagued with ankle and knee injuries that prevented you from playing in the major tennis events. To make matters more complicated, you are ranked number 81 and playing in this year’s 2007 Australian Open.
You rally back to your past years of exquisite tennis. Strong and tough, once again you show the world that you have talent, guts, grit and determination. You’re a winner once again, but you know defeat all too well.
Serena’s comeback is inspiring. How did she do it? What’s the secret formula? I have always wondered how professional athletes cope with major setbacks and rise to greatness once again. (More on this in future postings).
This is a lesson for us all, whether pro or amatuer, if she can do it – so can any of us who have been hampered by injury!To you, me and all of the Serena’s out there – never give up on yourself. I know this sounds trite and simplistic, but it does seem to work. Just look at Serena – few believed that she could do it – yet – she never doubted herself.
