My mom with Maria. We shot about 20 these and I like this one the best. My mom had it framed and hanging in her room for the rest of her life. Through me, she became a huge tennis fan, or rather, a fan of Russian tennis players, primarily Sharapova. It's hard not to like Maria once she has turned her charm offensive on you. I hear not many people see that side of her. Is that true?
I interviewed coach Wayne -- the most famous, certainly the most successful tennis dad -- about his kids Mike and Bob, doubles tennis, Davis Cup and everything in between. He told me the only team that could challenge the Bryan twins would have to be the Federer twins. But, as we know, Federer does not have a brother. I have been receiving emails with updates on the bros' accomplishments from Wayne for the past ten years, ever since that breakfast in Portland.
