Mikael Ymer’s new perspective after the injury
In January, Mikael Ymer made a comeback after an 18 -month doping suspension. And directly, the Swede had to step at the top of the podium in a tournament at ATP level in Luxembourg.
Then a hectic schedule waited for a short time – which resulted in a pain in the hip.
– I met a lot of doctors who couldn’t really get what it was. The magnetic camera survey showed nothing so in the end I ended up a bit in no man’s land, says Ymer in connection with a press conference for the autumn Nordic Open in Stockholm-for which the 26-year-old is ready.
– But in the end I went to a doctor here in Stockholm who found what the cause was. And now it’s the first time I’ve felt « wow, it’s getting better ».
The injury problem and YMERS Single ranking, 748 in the world, meant that he was never relevant to the French championships that are now ongoing. A tournament played on gravel – the Swedish favorite basis.
– If I had competed as usual and not reached there, I might have thought about it. But right now I’m just very happy if I get to play. Because it has been a difficult time with the hip.
– I was moved when I could train with my brother here again. It was really the first time we could properly train tennis for a longer period.
To exercise without pain describes The tennis profile as a « comeback again », where the feeling can be compared to « hovering on clouds ».
– I talked to a friend a day ago, that I have always liked tennis and appreciated it. But it has been a lot of a job. Now it has become slightly larger than tennis, something more than just a job – it gives such a strong purpose.
– Hopefully the end of my career is many years away, but I already think « damn, what sorry I will be ending ». Because when I go to bed after a good training day, life is so much more fun.
The last Ymer competed was in Miami in March, but the plan is to compete soon.
– I have some wildcards that are on « standby ». So it will be to use some of them, then I do not know exactly which or when.
