Rinderknech Contemplates Leaving Tennis After Finding Little Meaning in the Sport

French tennis player Arthur Rinderknech delivered an emotional speech following his defeat in the Masters tournament final in Shanghai (China) against his cousin Valentin Vachier (6:4, 3:6, 3:6).

«Thank you, Luca (Puy – a French tennis player and Rinderknech’s coach. – Ed. “Championat”). When we started working together five months ago, I was at a really low point. At one point, I even considered quitting tennis because I couldn’t see the point anymore, but you believed in me, gave me a chance, and trusted me. We worked hard, and here we are, in the top 30 by the end of the season. I hope this is just the beginning. I can’t thank you enough…

Rosa (Puy’s four-year-old daughter) gave me a good luck charm. I think it helped me, so thank you. I also want to thank my wife; she’s amazing. Thanks to your parents (Vachier), and to my parents, because we made it here thanks to them. Thank you to my entire family,” Rinderknech expressed on the court.