Practice and tactical analysis might make perfect for most athletes, but it’s not always a top priority for surprise women’s quarter-finalist Hsieh Su-wei, who, at the ripe old age of 35, has reached the last eight of a grand slam for the first time.
She now faces the daunting prospect of a showdown with No. 3 seed Naomi Osaka but her former full-time coach and now part-time mentor and coach, former Australian tennis great Paul McNamee, says don’t expect Su-wei to be tearing up the practice courts in preparation.
He describes her as a free spirit, an inspirational player who can summon up exquisite shots and unexpected winners with seemingly effortless ease – as long as she is in the right frame of mind and feels a positive vibe.
Read more about her incredible story here.
