In her worst loss- I'm going to say ever -Nicole "former future Grand Slam champion" Vaidisova fell to an American wildcard in Stanford's first round of qualifying, 61 62. The lopsided match endured for just 48 minutes before the Czech fell to 18-year-old Stacey Tan. This situation alone is horrifying, but the most startling statistic for the 6 time tour titlist is her opponents ranking. At 584 in the world, Tan was competing in her first tour event. Below is a graph detailing Vaidisova's rapid descent. I know, I know...like it needed to be clearer.
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Discussing Nicole Vaidisova is like wading through a North Korean minefield of emotional instability, uncertain of your fate and constantly fearing the inevitable explosion. From a less metaphorical, more logistic standpoint, Vaidisova's difficulties can be viewed through three lenses: the personal, the professional, and the mental. And just like a psychologist sifting through a troubled mind, analyzing her now troubled career must start from the beginning.
Nicole was born in a moderately sized home during....No I wouldn't do that to you guys. Flash forward to 2004: At 15 years of age, Vaidisova wins her first tour title to become the 6th youngest singles champion in WTA history. Later that year, she wins another in Tashkent. By the end of 2004, Vaidisova is firmly in tht top 100 at 72 in the world. In 2005, Vaidisova transtitions from phenom to established tour hotshot, winnig three titles in as many weeks late in the year. At that point, with 5 titles to her name, Vaidisova joined the elite company of Monica Seles, Jennerifer Capriati, Tracy Austin, Martina Hingis and Andrea Jaeger as the sixth woman to win that many titles before turning 17.
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