Bryant McKinnie

February 7, 2021

#CelebrityBTR – “My love for tennis started ten years ago after a conversation with Venus Williams. She offered lessons and I started playing. After winning the Super Bowl, I did not think tennis would be very tough. But the technique is quite important and small things go to chance. The professionals make it look easy but when you step on the court, the ball goes all over the place. Tennis requires control and a lot of skill. Every year, Venus brought friends together for a mini tournament. The first year, I was not good. I played doubles with Venus’ sister and we lost. I found a tennis coach at Lifetime Fitness and learned the basics. I had a lot of room for improvement. I did not understand the game so I watched professional matches. I saw Venus play at the Miami Open, US Open and Wimbledon. It was nerve-wracking to watch and I held my breath during points. Ten years later, I played Venus in the semifinals of her mini-tournament. She had to play with her nondominant hand and I beat her but lost in the finals. When I left the Minnesota Vikings to join the Baltimore Ravens, I found

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