Resting Before Rome

It seems in the world of tennis we are on the road most of the time. So it has been nice to have a break, sleep in my own bed, and get caught up on things. This past week Andy has been busy getting ready for Clay in Europe. Of course he is hitting lots of balls and working out to stay in terrific shape.

From a athletic trainer’s perspective, this time off for me is important for a couple of reasons. It gives Andy a chance to rest and let his body recover. It also gives him a chance to work on his strength and conditioning and make sure that things like his shoulder are strong and ready to go. Just as important is the mental rest you get from being off the road and having a little time to relax and spend time with friends. Being mentally fresh is essential when you are looking at most of the next 2 plus months on the road in Europe. So another week of work for Andy and then before you know it he will be sliding around on the clay in Rome.