07/06 - Roland-Garros : "The samurai"

SPORTS / TENNIS : ROLAND-GARROS / "Un Autre Regard" by Nicolas Rey / 07/06 - Roland-Garros : "The samurai"

What goes through your mind, dear tennis-player, before serving the match point in the finals at the French Open?Do you think about the number of sacrifices, the losses, the hours of training, before getting this close to victory?About Lendl, Chang, Noah ?About that trophy you'll finally be able to hoist in the air?About that blind man in the crowd hearing from a friend what's happening on the court?About landing your first serve?No, you're not thinking about anything. It's the beauty of this moment. Thinking happens before. Thinking happens after. But never now. Otherwise you're sure to lose. Otherwise your arm starts to shake. You have to be a samurai, a hired killer, crazy in love. Doubts have been banished. Victory is a lady who already loves you. This victory is the woman of your life. You don't have to ask yourself any more questions. Today is your wedding day. The referee is the minister. The fans are the witnesses. And the bride?She's lovely, your bride.Your bride, that's your first win at the French Open. — Nicolas Rey