Karolina Pliskova shares insights behind training session with John McEnroe
In a column for BBC Sport Karolina Pliskova revealed the insights behind her training session with John McEnroe prior to the US Open. The Czech player said: "I was practising with my coach Conchita Martinez and she asked John if he wanted to hit. He looked quite tired because he had just finished his session, but said he was OK to hit for 15 to 20 minutes. It was competitive. I played a shot about five metres out and he was running like crazy to get this ball! He is super fit for his age and he still loves tennis. The competitive edge never disappears. He still has amazing hands - he went to the net a lot and you could see that he really feels the ball on the racquet.He also gave me advice about coming to the net a little more often. Speaking to great champions like John and Conchi can really help me. It is always good to have someone who has been there at the top level, somebody who has won the biggest tournaments and knows what they are talking about when we are discussing certain situations."
Pliskova also commented on her goals: "Winning a Grand Slam is my dream. Having reached the final in 2016, being here definitely brings back great memories and motivation and I hope to go one step further - but you have to play your best in every match."
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