39 minutes agoHistory is written: He becomes the first deaf tennis player to win a professional match
Periskopi(7 years ago)
(7 years ago)South Korean tennis player Lee Duck-Hee wrote the history of this sport. He became the first deaf tennis player to win a professional match on ATP Tours. The 21-year-old won 2-0 (7-6, 6-1) against Swiss Henry Laaksonne at the Winston-Salem Open tournament, further advanced, Periscope broadcasts. “People often laughed at me about [...]
He became the first deaf tennis player to win a professional match on ATP Tours. The 21-year-old won 2-0 (7-6, 6-1) against Swiss Henry Laaksonne at the Winston-Salem Open tournament, further advanced, Periscope broadcasts.
“People have often laughed at me about the problem I have with hearing. Tell me I shouldn't play. Of course, it has been difficult, but my family and friends have encouraged me to continue. I wanted to tell everyone that I can make my dream reality”, Lee Duck-Hee said through a gesture performer.
My message to deaf people like me not to be discouraged. If you try hard, you can do anything”, tennis player said.
He has debuted in this sport at the age of 14 in ITF Futurs Tour and has won 14 shifts by the age of 18. /Periscope. com/
