The world of tennis and tennis courts has always been an enticing spectacle for tennis fans and celebrities alike. Celebrities from all sectors of stardom, from sports to the entertainment sector, have often graced the tennis courts, especially Grand Slam courts, with their presence. Mike Tyson was present at the US Open stands recently.
From The Biebers to boxing legend Mike Tyson, these were the few celebrities who graced Coco Gauff’s match recently at the US Open. Tyson revealed he is a big fan of the sport, he said, “I am a big fan of this discipline.” From the Obamas to the former tennis icon Maria Sharapova, stars have been in attendance at the US Open this year.
“She’s going to be a big time Champion,” Mike Tyson, as he came to watch Coco Gauff first round match at US Open.pic.twitter.com/KeJ09LuBLd
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However, when he was asked to pick out his favorite player, Tyson took the 23-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic’s name. He confessed that he likes the Serbian’s fighting spirit. He said, “He is my favorite because the way he has come back from injury and beaten guys like Nadal and Federer is amazing. He’s a true fighter.” (via The US Sun).
Mike was present at Djokovic’s match at the French Open. He had been cheering on the Serb as he was sailing through the rounds to win the 23rd Grand Slam trophy at the French Open to beat long-time reigning bull, Rafael Nadal.
Mike Tyson revealed how Tennis changed his life
While Mike Tyson was the baddest fighter out there during his glory days when he was still a boxing champion, he is now a reforming man. His transition to a vegan diet has received widespread attention, and he has also grown to love tennis. While the beauty and grace of tennis contrast sharply with the violence of boxing, Tyson remains a devoted fan.
Tyson’s daughter, Milan, is a rising tennis talent and has also trained with Patrick Mouratoglou, who is now Serena Williams’ former coach. As a 12-year-old, he grew to enjoy the game, which is one of the primary factors for his love for the sport.
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Tyson revealed that tennis ‘changed’ their entire world. He admitted that playing the sport has helped his daughter develop confidence at a very young age, which she otherwise wouldn’t have been able to do. The 57-year-old went on to add how Milan is transitioning into something she would have never been able to if she hadn’t started playing tennis.
He admitted how his daughter means the world to him and is ‘bigger’ than anything in their lives now. He revealed how Milan has the same mentality as him, which helped him achieve everything. Tyson, who is a big Serena fan, is ecstatic that her daughter is getting into the sport and maintaining her own discipline and routine accordingly.