Alejandro Davidovich Fokina reached the finals of Monte Carlo Masters and was one step away from keeping the title to his name. However, he was defeated by Stefanos Tsitsipas. The Spanish player has been consecutively working hard and has become a rising star in the world of tennis. The player shared his life story and experience in an interview.

He talked about his financial restrictions and how he and his family struggled hard to form his career.

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina on his family 

Fokina played wonderfully in the finals of the Monte Carlo Masters and has given one of the best performances of his career. He reached the finals and faced Stefanos Tsitsipas. Stefanos defeated him in straight sets with a score of 6-3, 7-6 (3). The player has earned praise from tennis legend, Rafael Nadal. However, the journey here was not easy and the player and his family had to struggle hard to be here.

He said in an interview, “My family didn’t have the money to continue. It’s too expensive when you’re a kid then and a lot of pressure to my parents to be there every weekend, go travelling.”

Rise from the bottom

When asked how he could afford tennis, he got emotional and somehow resisted crying.

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Thereafter, he said, “My mother sacrificed a lot so I could play tennis. My father too. My family is not rich. I came from a small town. So my coaches helped me a lot. The tennis classes were cheaper for me. They did it because they saw potential in me. I had a sponsor, Artengo.”

“So, my parents didn’t have to buy strings or racquets. They could save the money to eat, to live. To keep a good quality of life. We had like a grant to pay for the fees, to travel and play tournaments. I remember it was hard for my parents. I owe everything to my mother and father. Even today, I wouldn’t be where I am without them,” Fokina added.

Fokina on the court

Fokina now has won the hearts of the people through his astounding performance at the Monte Carlo Masters. Though he could not win the finals against Stefanos Tsitsipas, he left a mark on the minds of the people. He defeated top-tier players like Novak Djokovic, Taylor Fritz, and Grigor Dimitrov.

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Now, he would face Hugo Dellien for Barcelona Open, and the crowd would be looking forward to seeing him rise to become a better tennis player.