At 52 years old, Gabriela Sabatini is going for a new adventure at Roland Garros. Photo: Instagram.
This Saturday, as Real Madrid was once again crowned king of Europe by taking its 14th Champions League, the “queen” of Argentine tennis reappeared on its networks, also from Paris. Gabriela Sabatini shared a photo with Gisela Dulko hours after her return to the courts, at age 52, in Tournament of Legends to be played at Roland Garros.
The contest, which brings together historical figures such as Lindsay Davenport, Mary Joe Fernández, Martina Hingis, Conchita Martínez and Mary Pierce, among others, will have Sabatini and Dulko in court from Tuesday 31st, in a competition that will also have it. male version with tall tennis players Arnaud Clement, Mats Wilander, Marcos Baghdatis and John McEnroe.
Gabriela Sabatini with Gisela Dulko. They will play together in the Roland Garros Legends Tournament.
Gaby uploaded to Twitter and Instagram photos of one of her first training sessions on French clay, in anticipation of her first fight, surrounded by enormous expectations. “They ask me more when Gaby is playing than Nadal’s match schedule,” summarized journalist Guillermo Salatino, accredited to the Paris Open.
Twenty -six years after her retirement from tennis, a decision she made when she was just 26 years old, Gabriela has shown herself to be very good on a physical level, the product of a training she never did. neglected. In addition, she takes care of her body thanks to cycling, a hobby she occasionally displays on her networks as she travels the landscapes of Zurich, her summer home in Europe.
Gaby uploaded the photo from Paris with a heart, in addition to also uploading a photo of training with Dulko, who won the Legends contest debut. According to them from Paris, the former world number 3 and winner of the US Open is extremely excited about the competition and happy to be reunited with former friends from the world of tennis, the great passion of his life.
Gabriela Sabatini and Gisela Dulko had their first practice together at Roland Garros.
Gaby’s validity
On Monday, May 16, Gabriela had a very special 52nd birthday. And in an interview with Radio Miter, he told about his physical exercise.
“My secret is to feel good, full, do the things I like. I eat healthy and do some sport every day, whether it’s pedaling, going for a run, doing something in the gym,” the former tennis player said.
Sabatini was never disconnected from tennis. And although he is very busy with life, he is often seen enjoying some tournament live and regular guest at competitions held at different times of the year in our country.
“I like today’s tennis, I follow it a lot, with women and men”, Gaby admitted. “I was amazed at the strength and speed they play, how physical the women are. It’s changed a lot because of the technology, the preparation. It also happens to the boys”.
When picking a favorite on the women’s circuit, she assured: “I really like it Ons Jabeur. I love how he plays, he has a very good game, a lot of talent, a hand where he can do everything. Also Iga Swiatek, number one in the world; I like his bullshit, “he commented.
Between men? “I have nothing to say before: Carlos Alcaraz. It’s incredible. What surprises me is his head, the personality he has, he’s very positive, he’s persistent, he’s so beautiful to see, more than how he is. athletic. and the game you have. “
Sabatini trained in April with Mercedes Paz, captain of the Argentine team of the Billie Jean King Cup. Photo: Instagram Mercedes Paz
Sabatini also praised Diego Schwartzman’s talent: “Al small I always wanted to see it. His bullshit on the field. He’s super solid, he’s reached extraordinary levels. ”And also for the young Argentine players who are starting to make waves.
“I really like Sebastián Báez, he’s so good, I really like his mentality, his game. And the Cerúndolo brothers; I’ve seen a lot of Francisco in Miami (NdR: the porteño was the great revelation of that tournament, where he was surprised to reach the semifinals). I want talented players to come out of the country, ”he pondered.
The challenge of Roland Garros
“The tournament of legends is held at the Grand Slams. They invited us because they saw us playing paddle tennis with Gisela and we said yes, we accept the invitation. It is a joy to share this moment with her, whom I know for many years, “he said. Sabbatini.
The porteña, who has won 27 singles titles throughout her career, lifted the junior trophy of the French Grand Slam in 1984. The following year, at the age of just 15 and already a professional, she reached the semifinals for the first time, one time he played after another four times (1987, 1988, 1991 and 1992). In doubles, she was a finalist in 1986, 1987 and 1989, always with German Steffi Graf.
Meanwhile, Dulko became number one in the world in doubles and added 17 trophies to that specialty, including the 2010 Women’s Masters and the 2011 Australian Open along with the Italian. Flavia Pennetta.
At the end of March, the Argentines – who have been training together in Buenos Aires and Miami in recent months – confirmed that they will play traditional “Trophee of Legends” of the French Grand Slam. “It’s very special to play again in a place full of very good memories,” Sabatini wrote at the time on her social networks.
A great challenge for the great Gaby, the best Argentine player in history, who at the age of 52 is still as competitive as in his best years as a professional.
Source: Clarin
