So, I was watching Wimbledon last year, you know, just flipping through channels, and I landed on one of Marketa Vondrousova’s matches. First thing that hit me, besides her pretty solid game, was all the ink she had. Tattoos everywhere, especially on her arms. It wasn’t something you saw every day in tennis, not to that extent anyway.
It kinda stuck with me. Usually, you see maybe a small one here or there on athletes, but hers were really noticeable. I got curious. It wasn’t like I set out to do a deep investigation, more like a little side quest for my own brain. I started paying more attention whenever she was on screen, trying to make out what the tattoos were.
Looking Closer
Then I did what most people do these days, I went online. Just typed her name and “tattoos” into a search engine. Wanted to see what the story was. Was it just random stuff, or did they mean something? I spent maybe an hour or so just clicking around, reading bits and pieces from articles and fan forums.
Turns out, she’s got quite a collection. It wasn’t just a couple; it looked like dozens scattered around. Some were small, some bigger. I saw people mentioning specific ones:
- The famous “No rain, no flowers” quote. Apparently, that’s a big one for her, kind of a life motto. Makes sense for an athlete, right? Gotta go through the tough stuff to get the good results.
- Her lucky number 13. Saw that mentioned a few times.
- Some matching tattoos with her sister. That’s pretty common, family ink.
- Even one she got with her coach! Heard they made a bet about Wimbledon, and she won, so they both got inked.
It seems like getting tattoos is kind of her thing, a way she marks moments or rewards herself. Apparently, she got quite a few after injuries too, maybe as a way to process or remember the struggle.
My Takeaway
Honestly, looking into it didn’t reveal some massive secret. It was just interesting to see someone, especially in a traditionally quite conservative sport like tennis, being so open with self-expression. It reminded me a bit of how things change. Back when I was younger, having visible tattoos like that, people would make all sorts of assumptions. My old boss, bless his heart, probably would’ve frowned on it big time.
Seeing Vondrousova just own it, playing at the highest level with all her art on display, it felt kinda refreshing. Didn’t make her play better or worse, obviously, but it was just… her. It didn’t seem like a statement, more just a part of who she is.
So yeah, that was my little dive into the Vondrousova tattoos thing. Nothing earth-shattering, just followed my curiosity. Found out they’re a mix of meaningful quotes, lucky charms, and memories. Kinda cool, makes her seem more relatable somehow, despite being this world-class athlete. Just sharing what I found while poking around.
