Personal Narrative: How Tennis Changed My Life

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Growing up in a family of five with me being the youngest, i have never really felt being left out too much or the experience of being isolated even for a small significant amount of time. I could always spend time with my parents and siblings which really gave me joy and excitement. And then the next thing that i loved most was tennis, it was a sport that each and everyone of us in our family played and enjoyed. Knowing that we could play together was always what kept me happy. And as the years passed by and i had reached my first year of highschool, i had begun to try harder in my studies and academics. I would always sign up for consultations just to obtain the chances of passing the term. This was the hardest school year that i have ever experienced simply because it was my first year without having a tutor. Ever since grade one to grade seven i have always had a tutor so it was so easy for me. Eventually i had less time for tennis and it came to a complete halt, i became less interested in tennis and my life simply became more boring. My siblings were busy in college, one was abroad, and we couldn’t spend time together. …show more content…

He invited me in one of his training sessions and i was hesitant at first because i was thinking whether or not would i be as interested as i was in tennis. A few days after the session, i have never felt so much pain in my body and this was a completely new experience for me. After trying badminton, i knew that i had to put more effort in becoming better at this sport because it is very tiring and strenuous. At the same i have never felt such excitement and adrenaline compared to when i play tennis, thus the start of my love for

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