Wimbledon2001
Jun/29/2001
by Sarah
I went to Wimbledon for Wednesday but devasted that Rafter was not playing. Had selfishly hoped that it would rain on Tuesday but to no avail!
But to my surprise, who should be practicing on the courts when I arrive???RAFTER!
I saw the Becker match 2 years ago and thought that would be as close as I would come! But no! Rafter took time out from practicing to sign some autographs and chat freely with the crowd!Desperate to get one I scrambled to the front and to my shock he signed my programme! I couldn't believe it!
You read about him being a genuinely nice guy, which I never doubted, but to get sooo close and see him for what he really is, you understand what people mean and why he is sooo popular. I've waited a long time to meet him and he didn't disappoint! He's a super guy and I just hope that he changes his mind about retiring as this would be a great loss to the world of tennis!
(just thought I'd share!)
sarah
(England)