What do tennis pros think about between points? Inside those 25 pivotal seconds.

A feature article published July 29, 2026 by The Washington Post explores what tennis professionals think about during the 25-second interval between points. The piece focuses on Emma Navarro, currently ranked world No. 26 in women's tennis, who was observed using her full allotted time during her opening match at the DC Open after falling behind in the second set. The article examines the mental routines and focus strategies players employ in those pivotal seconds before serving.