He is 24 years old, he has not competed for the last two. It was number 33 in the world, in 2022, when it was seen as a developing new American value. However, the 2023 Australian Open will be his last joy in tennis before entering a season to forget that included injuries and a doping suspension that he managed to reduce by a few months, allowing him to pick up where he left off. , in Open. of Australia 2025.
executioner of Casper Ruudlost in Tommy Paul in the third round of this Grand Slam two editions ago. He returned with a defeat against another countryman, Taylor Fritz 6-2, 6-0 and 6-3.
An extreme marker, even Jenson Brooksby (the Jenson in honor of the former F1 driver Jenson pressed) took it almost as a victory after what happened. “I’m a little disappointed with the loss, but a lot has happened these years. I don’t know if I’ll be able to come back here. That’s why I’m happy to be back, that I played,” explained the man from Sacramento.
After his great performance at the 2023 Open, the injury was a nightmare. Two wrist surgeries. Then, another punishment in the form of an 18-month ban for doping. He did not test positive in any control, but this was due to missing three controls in twelve months. Later he was able to reduce the penalty because he showed that the agent responsible for carrying out the control also had the effect of an offense in the Netherlands.
After this punishment, the reception in the locker room “was positive. ‘Hello, how are you? Welcome, good to see you again.’ He explained.
And he expressed his surprise at the punishment when he did not test positive in any anti-doping control, while “there are cases like Sinner and Swiatek. I think it’s a little weird how there are different lengths of suspension depending on whether you test positive for a substance or like I had where I didn’t test positive. It’s a bit unfair and sad. But I can’t do anything in the system,” he said.
This difficult time also invited him to confess a personal situation that he had not shared publicly. He did this through social networks. “It’s time for me to share something I’ve kept quiet my whole life. I was diagnosed with autism when I was little. I didn’t speak until I was 4 years old, I had therapy 40 hours a week, ” he said.
“My mother never gave up and did everything she could to help me. I wouldn’t be where I am today without her. I’m lucky to have parents who refuse to give up,” he notes.
In statements to the AP agency, he explained that in tennis, autism “is a great strength” in “moments of pressure” on the court, because it allows him to “focus on two or three specific details that help me for a long time. “. Although, at the same time “tennis is a little harder” when you feel frustrated when you lose or you don’t like doing something that you are trying technically. Your physical trainer, Paul Kinneypay attention to your body language in these crises, expressed by stretching your hair or clothes, leaning on your hands on your knees. And it helps you.
“I decided it was time to tell my story in case it could serve as an inspiration to other families,” she said. Jenson Brooksbyback to tennis. Starting from the beginning, there is no ranking.
Source: La Verdad
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