My Game And The Joy Of Tennis Are Back!

by Barbara Barrios de Clare
(Monterrey, Mexico)

I started playing tennis when I was 7 years old and left when I was 17 years old. I did not want to leave this beautiful sport but my parents said it was time to study seriously. I finished college, even a Master Degree but I was sad, painting and tennis were my hobbies. I continued playing socially every now and then until now.

I had my last baby, I joined another club, lost 23 kg and went back to the tennis court being 43 years old. I had all the determination, money and time to invest in my lost hobby. I started taking private classes and tennis clinics and by the second month of playing at least 7 hours a week I got back my game.

My body has a memory and I am capable of playing now almost as I used to. Not all the shots and all the time and with the strength I used to play with but slowly more and more everyday.

Today I have been asked to play "Interclubs" which means I represent my club vs. others locally. For me is an honor, since I am only 3 months old in the tennis courts of my club.

I wanted to play so badly and win so many games to make up for the ones I did not have the chance when I was young that I have won every Single game in the Tournament so far. When concentrated, I do not to give away one single point.

I go also into the grand slams locally with some fear for the unknown but I am moving forward slowly with better scores each day.