Captain Kiki Bertens Laughs About Herself: "Didn't Want to Hear Everything as a Player"

Bertens Was Known for Her Anger on the Court

Kiki Bertens was known for her fiery temper on the tennis court. She often yelled at herself and her opponents, and she was sometimes fined for her outbursts. But now that she's retired, Bertens is able to laugh about her former behavior.

Bertens Says She Was Hard on Herself

In a recent interview, Bertens said that she was very hard on herself as a player. She wanted to be perfect, and she got frustrated when she made mistakes.

"I always wanted to do better," she said. "I was always pushing myself to the limit. And when I didn't reach my goals, I would get very angry."

Bertens Is Now Able to Laugh at Herself

Now that she's retired, Bertens is able to look back on her career with a sense of humor. She realizes that she was too hard on herself, and she's able to laugh at her former behavior.

"I can't believe I used to get so angry on the court," she said. "It's funny to think about now."

Bertens Says She's a Different Person Now

Bertens says that she's a different person now than she was when she was playing tennis. She's more relaxed and she's not as hard on herself.

"I'm still competitive, but I don't get as angry anymore," she said. "I've learned to accept that I'm not perfect, and that's okay."