"I've always said this, even if it may sound bad: I hope my son doesn't play tennis. Because I know what I've done, the sacrifices my dad made... Not that I'm not willing to make them for my children, far from it, but at the same time it's hard, because if you want to try to excel in our sport, you have to put in a lot of dedication. Maybe it's an adjective that may seem strong: “hard” is waking up at 4 a.m. and going to work. Ours is a very beautiful life, but there are a thousand difficulties. Being alone, far from home and friends, traveling, fatigue, jet lag: there are so many moments that fans don't see. Those who are close to us, those who follow us, know how hard it is. And you have to get used to these things from an early age. [...] This is a hard life. At the same time, I know we are very lucky. In the end, I've made a career out of a sport, and being able to earn a living this way is not something everyone can do; it's a privilege."
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