Yes. During his teenage years, Willis appeared to be an up-and-coming junior, reaching the third round of the Wimbledon boys' tournament in 2007 and 2008, but injuries and what he describes as a lack of dedication derailed his career.
On June 15, 2008, Marcus lost out in the boy's singles final against Henrique Cunha of Brazil; Day 7 of the Artois Championships at Queen's Club.
The story of Marcus Willis’s wild ride at Wimbledon almost wrote itself. Willis, a twenty-five-year-old from Slough, England, is ranked seven-hundred-and-seventy-second in the world.
Before he attempted to qualify for Wimbledon, his only earnings as a professional tennis player this year were the three hundred and fifty-six dollars he made at a low-level tournament. Find out more at Newyorker.com.
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