Invisible Greatness: Part 2

Why does Novak dominate Andy? In part 1 of this series we heard from some of the smartest people in tennis weighing in on some of invisible factors that make critical contributions to greatness. (Click Here.) Let's continue to explore the mystery in this second article looking at elements including fitness, diet, classical music, and the role of an open mind. What is Conditioning Really? When you look at the top-50 tennis players in the world, men and women, they all look incredibly fit and strong. How can you tell which one is "stronger?" Is superior conditioning an invisible element? Why does Novak Djokovic beat Andy Murray? Does strength or conditioning have something to do with it? Murray is 29 years old, 6'3" tall, and weighs 185 lbs. Djokovic is also 29 years old, 6'2" tall, and weighs 172 lbs. So Murray is an inch taller, weighs 13 pounds more and to appearances seems significantly more muscled. Could those physical differences actually make a difference? Emilio Sanchez explained in the first article that every player needs a way to win 25 points in a set. How long can a player keep up those shots or patterns? How does the extra...