Miomir Kecmanović
May 22, 2025
“I moved to the US when I was around 13, 14 years old. Honestly, I was just excited to leave home and pursue the opportunity to play tennis. I played a lot in Europe, but had never been to the States, so I was like, ‘You know what? This is perfect.” Looking back, the only thing I obviously regret is leaving behind friends. I lost a lot of those connections over time, and making new friends as you get older is tough. But I moved to Florida with my aunt, who’s a psychologist, and it helped me get through the tough moments that came with such a big move. Some of the best advice she gave me was, “You know you’re here for a reason. Keep working, and something will happen.” There’s lots of hard times in tennis, especially when you’re not doing well. If you’re not good, the industry will just move onto the next one. There’s no care at all in the world for you. During my pro career, I’ve been lucky enough to move up quickly, but the transition from being a junior was hard. Adjusting to the level that these guys play at was difficult. Everyone
“I moved to the US when I was around 13, 14 years old. Honestly, I was just excited to leave home and pursue the opportunity to play tennis. I played a lot in Europe, but had never been to the States, so I was like, ‘You know what? This is perfect.” Looking back, the only thing I obviously regret is leaving behind friends. I lost a lot of those connections over time, and making new friends as you get older is tough. But I moved to Florida with my aunt, who’s a psychologist, and it helped me get through the tough moments that came with such a big move. Some of the best advice she gave me was, “You know you’re here for a reason. Keep working, and something will happen.” There’s lots of hard times in tennis, especially when you’re not doing well. If you’re not good, the industry will just move onto the next one. There’s no care at all in the world for you. During my pro career, I’ve been lucky enough to move up quickly, but the transition from being a junior was hard. Adjusting to the level that these guys play at was difficult. Everyone