"From where we lived, to practise in St Louis was an hour-and-a-half drive each way, so that took a lot of the time. So really, our lives just took different paths."
- Jimmy ConnorsFormer professional tennis player Jimmy Connors is well-known for having had a prosperous career that lasted for several decades. He frequently discussed the difficulties and sacrifices he underwent in order to follow his love of tennis in both his autobiography and interviews. Due to his upbringing…