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What most recently made you cry?Originally asked
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United States professional tennis player, 1995–2022
I cry a lot, so the last time was no big moment.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 30 January 2021 source ↗
Yesterday, when Gemma, my wife, played me The End Of Suffering by Thich Nhat Hanh when we were driving into Hollywood.
Just a few days ago. I was overtired.
About five minutes ago; I cry easily.
I have to say I am an easy sob. I don’t mind, because there’s no harm in having a big man cry.
I love to entertain. I'm not sure every player sees it that way, but I love the performance aspect of it—to be able to entertain people week after week. Some of the happiest times in my life were spent waiting in that hallway in Melbourne, and walking out into Rod Laver Arena with my earphones in and trying to stay focused and drown out the noise but still feeling the energy of the crowd.
I don’t think about my greatest fear.
A veterinarian.
My mom and dad. They always encouraged me to keep spiritual things first.
Taking time every day to read the Bible.
I have never liked the word retirement. It doesn't feel like a modern word to me. I've been thinking of this as a transition, but I want to be sensitive about how I use that word, which means something very specific and important to a community of people. Maybe the best word to describe what I'm up to is evolution. I'm here to tell you that I'm evolving away from tennis, toward other things that are important to me.
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