We watched Bahamian Mark Knowles and his Canadian partner, Daniel Nestor, make easy work of their 1st round men's doubles match. There were some spectacular plays at the net as usual, but also some superb serving and hitting from the #2 pair. But the highlight was really after the match. Usually, after the matches the players are escorted away by their security handlers and not seen again till next match day, or by chance on TV with a press conference. This time, in the early evening, the players hung around and chatted with family and friends. Mark then heard the call of his 2-year old son, Graham, who appeared with his mini racket, and wanted his dad to hit balls. Mark stopped everything to get his racket and ball and then did as his son requested.
There is already a little similarity evident between the big and little Knowles, especially their smiles. So, remember, a few years from now that you saw the budding player here.
2 comments:
good stuff have fun at the tourny. go rafa!!!
2 and hitting tennis balls already? ok i'm behind schedule with this 18 monther at home. tomorrow we start basketball
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