In a sport as mentally demanding as tennis, it is fascinating to hear Heather Watson talking about her need to remain intellectually stimulated away from the battle of the court. The British No1 is hungry to learn, both about her chosen profession and the world that exists beyond the baseline grind.
“I absolutely loved school,” Watson says, suddenly sounding like she is in a job interview. “I don’t think many people say that but you have all your friends there, you’re learning, you’re having fun. I really enjoyed it.”
Watson has an inquisitive mind. Perhaps that is not surprising.