Kaptain Karl
Hall Of Fame
I noticed something when Andy Roddick was leaving the court after being defeated in the FO. Something pretty classy ... and no one commented on it.
As he was hurrying off the court -- obviously not pleased with just being dispatched by this Argentine kid -- Andy passed a young boy (10-12 years old?). The boy "looked like he was hoping for an autograph. He didn't get it....
Instead, Andy extended his racket to the lad, grip first. The boy was surprised or stunned and was about to lose his prize. (Andy was striding for the exit; not slowing down.)
A quick-thinking official realized Andy was giving this kid his racket. The official reached for it and passed it to the boy for Andy. Andy just waved to the stunned kid and kept hurrying to the exit.
The wide-eyed boy just stared at his prize with mouth agape. If he hadn't already, the boy probably developed a new tennis hero right then and there.
This whole "scene" may have lasted six seconds ... and it was over. No comment from the booth. No fanfare.
But I saw it. Did you?
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What other classy moves have you noticed from the ATP or WTA players? Too often we only learn of the dirt. Let's share some of the good....
- KK
As he was hurrying off the court -- obviously not pleased with just being dispatched by this Argentine kid -- Andy passed a young boy (10-12 years old?). The boy "looked like he was hoping for an autograph. He didn't get it....
Instead, Andy extended his racket to the lad, grip first. The boy was surprised or stunned and was about to lose his prize. (Andy was striding for the exit; not slowing down.)
A quick-thinking official realized Andy was giving this kid his racket. The official reached for it and passed it to the boy for Andy. Andy just waved to the stunned kid and kept hurrying to the exit.
The wide-eyed boy just stared at his prize with mouth agape. If he hadn't already, the boy probably developed a new tennis hero right then and there.
This whole "scene" may have lasted six seconds ... and it was over. No comment from the booth. No fanfare.
But I saw it. Did you?
___________
What other classy moves have you noticed from the ATP or WTA players? Too often we only learn of the dirt. Let's share some of the good....
- KK