"Motherhood is frankly quite boring" admits Konta, but no plans to complete Wozniacki like retirement U-turn
WTATuesday, 11 July 2023 at 22:30
Johanna
Konta commented that she is not interested in returning to tennis now as a
mother, unlike Caroline Wozniacki.
Former
world No. 4 is currently at Wimbledon as a guest of the organization, where she
played doubles alongside Sania Mirza and defeated the pair of Andrea Petkovic
and Magdalena Rybarikova with a score of 6-3, 7-6(8). British player Johanna
Konta retired from the WTA tour at the age of 30 at the end of 2021.
Konta gave
birth to her daughter Emmeline in September 2022, and her life took a rapid
turn from traveling the world as an elite tennis player to being a first-time
mother. The former tennis player reflected on the change that has occurred in
her life:
“A part of
me will always miss it just because the kind of adrenaline and the life you
live as a successful professional tennis player, you can’t replicate in any
part of your life,” claimed Konta.
“Compared
to that, motherhood is frankly quite boring. It’s very monotonous and it’s
fundamentally not really enjoyable, for me anyway,” she added.
“I love my
daughter. When I put her down for naps I get excited for when she’s going to
wake up. I’m to the moon in love with my daughter, but I think the act of motherhood
is actually really tough,” Johanna Konta said.
“It’s
monotonous, boring and, compared to what I used to do – which is play on Centre
Court and travel the world and live a really selfish existence – to then be
thrown into a very selfless existence, it’s a really hard transition. It’s not
fun.
“But I
would choose it every single day over playing on Centre Court. I really love
what my life was but I am learning to love my life more now,” she added.
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The British
player admitted that she has not played tennis during this time, not even
casually, and described the difficulty she had in returning to a tennis court
at Wimbledon:
“The first
day I was so sore everywhere but the last few days it’s been fine,”
“Don’t ask
me to move a lot, though. That’s not what it used to be. I’m very
committed to retirement,” Konta joked.
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
His reporting combines statistical analysis with clear explanation, helping readers understand tactical developments, player form, and broader storylines across the tour. Working fluently in both Spanish and English, Cristhián collaborates with an international editorial team and contributes to comprehensive global coverage. As part of his work, he has conducted interviews and media interactions with leading figures in the sport, including Caroline Wozniacki and John McEnroe.
In his journalism, Cristhián places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles promptly when new, verified information becomes available. His coverage is grounded in research, context, and direct engagement with professional tennis.
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