At 17 I decided to leave everything behind to chase my dream of becoming a professional tennis player.
I sold my belongings, including my car, to fund my career. For years I travelled across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the Americas, competing in professional tournaments, very often completely alone.
I slept in train stations, bus terminals and airports. I saved every euro I could just to play one more tournament.
Over time I learned an important truth:








