Muchova and Mensik after beating Andreeva and Rublev to reach the U.S. Open mixed doubles final
“What’s it like playing with Jakub? Knowing you guys are in a hole, how much confidence do you have in him with the big serve when you’re late in those 3rd set tiebreakers?”
Karolina: “100% confidence. I’m just at the net covering my side and I’m like… ‘ace it out please so I can just stand on my side’ 😂 he’s an unbelievable player and unbelievable server. It’s pretty easy for me to play with him.”
You lot wonder why I hate this team:
- Let Leclerc get undercut TWICE
- Didn't give team orders to cars on different strats (part 684)
- Gave Hamilton a 2025 Ocon strategy last stint saved by VSC
- Gave Leclerc medium tyres despite previous evidence showing them to be worst tyres
Smart workload management beats overtraining every single time.
When coach Tina Ludvigsen took over guiding the world-class mixed doubles duo of Thomas Delrue and Delphine Delrue, she brought a crucial shift in philosophy: “We are not overtraining. So it is important that we are managing the workload."
In high-stakes sports, the temptation to push through fatigue before major tournaments is huge. But relentless grinding without proper rest only leads to burnout and injury. By placing recovery at the very center of their preparation, Tina ensured Thomas and Delphine hit the court at peak physical and mental sharpess.
The strategy paid off massively. Prioritizing quality over pure quantity allowed them to write their names in the history books on the sport's biggest stage. It proves a vital lesson for athletes at any level: recovery isn't slacking off—it is an active component of high performance.
You don't win trophies just by working harder; you win by training smarter and giving your body the space to adapt, rebuild, and perform when it matters most. 🧠🏸
#Badminton #Performance #WorkloadManagement #SmartTraining #RecoveryIsKey
Even though I have been working hard with my team and my medical staff, we have now had to make the difficult decision that I will not be able to compete at the US Open this year. We have been back on court in Monte Carlo over the last couple of days and have realised that I still need more time to recover from my right knee issue. I’m obviously very sad and disappointed, as New York has a special place in my heart. I was very much looking forward to coming back and playing in the electric atmosphere in front of the great fans there. ❤️