Apple Falls Far From the Tree as a Player Clears His Own Path
The New York Times (registration required) features a Sam Querrey profile today, and it's a very interesting look at his father Mike's athletic career and how it played a role in his son's choice to forego college.
Sorry I don't have any photos more recent than last year's Open Jrs. It is, gulp, the last time I've seen Querrey play, live. If he can win a couple of rounds at the Open next week, maybe he'll still be around when I arrive for the junior event. Or maybe, like Andy Murray, there won't be a need for photos of him from the past, as there are so many from the present.
5 comments:
Ann said ...
We are so happy for Sam Querrey !! He and his family , are a class act ! He is one of the nicest juniors , always polite , anassuming , but most of all
he didn't let his success , go over his head . We wish him continued success in the pro tour !
Sam is such an amazing young man. I have known him for several years and there is not a more honest, modest young man out there. I hope he makes it big.
Finally we have an American junior who is not only a superb tennis player, but a genuine and nice guy!
In juniors I saw how he behaved even while losing: always fair, respectiful of his opponent and gracious...just as he was when winning. He was proof that cheating and mind games aren't necessary to win in tennis. He is a tremendous sport and a fantastic amabassador for American tennis. Kudos to him and his wonderful parents. He has earned every bit of his success and will surely go very far in the professional game. Congratulations, Sam, you make us all proud!
Sam Querrey is indeed a superb tennis player, and a genuine and nice guy. Even when he lost in juniors, he was always fair, respective of his opponent and gracious...the same as he was when winning. Kudos to him and his wonderful parents, Chris and Mike.
Sam has earned every bit of success he's had and he is great ambassador for American tennis. I am certain he will go very far as a professional player and I will applaud him all the way!
Hi Colette,
Thanks for the link to a great article.There are many paths toward a pro career.It is more about the family than any other factor which will determine someones success.
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