Wow⦠I really did not expect this.
For most of my life, people have judged me very publicly. First as a tennis player, then later as a person. Sometimes fairly, sometimes unfairly, but always publicly.
This book was the first time I truly told my story in my own words. Completely honestly.
What has touched me most over the last year has been hearing from readers around the world who connected with it on a human level. Not because of tennis, but because life can humble all of us at some point.
To have the book recognised with the International Sports Book of the Year award in London, alongside such strong competition, honestly means more to me than I can properly express.
Thank you to everyone who read it, supported it and believed in me.
A special thank you to my wife Lilian for collecting the award on my behalf at The Oval, and to my family who stood beside me through everything.
Very grateful. ππΌπ