Al Parker
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This is the story of Al Parker, a small-town boy from Claxton, Georgia, who became a tennis prodigy, achieving national recognition and even winning two junior Grand Slams by the age of 18. However, despite his success, Parker felt immense pressure and decided to leave professional tennis at a young age to pursue a career in finance. Now, years later, Parker reflects on his unique journey and the difficult decision to walk away from the sport he loved.
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