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“I really like the smell of the tennis balls, the new ones. I don't need to do it, but it's just my habit, what I do on the court when we change for the new tennis balls. I just smell them. Maybe it's for luck. I've been doing it all my life.” quote by Dominika Cibulkova
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“I really like the smell of the tennis balls, the new ones. I don't need to do it, but it's just my habit, what I do on the court when we change for the new tennis balls. I just smell them. Maybe it's for luck. I've been doing it all my life.”

Dominika Cibulkova

About This Quote

Source Interview: Post‑match routine, Dominika Cibulkova, 2015

A personal ritual of smelling new tennis balls provides comfort and a sense of luck during play.

In simple terms: Smelling new balls is a comforting habit.

Key Takeaway

Embrace small rituals that boost confidence.

Themes

confidence rituals performance luck habit

Mood

calm focused hopeful

Type

motivational personal

When to use this quote

  • pre‑match preparation
  • stress relief
  • focus enhancement
  • team bonding

Key Concepts

Superstition sensory cues psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do sensory rituals influence your confidence?
  • Can a habit become a distraction?
A Different Perspective

Habit may not affect actual performance outcomes.

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