What personal challenges has Maertens faced post-career?
Debt and alcoholism
Injury and illness
Coaching controversies
Business failures
Answer
Debt and alcoholism were prominent challenges that Maertens grappled with after retiring from his tennis career. Financial mismanagement, lavish spending, and poor investments led him into debt, while alcohol abuse further compounded his difficulties and negatively impacted his health and personal life.
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