2011 Governor’s Cup Update: I Started Playing Tennis At 5

 OLUSEGUN ABIDOYE had an exclusive interview with an American lady, Vickery Sachia at the Lagos Tennis Club, Onikan. She spoke on how she started the game, her aspiration and feelings about the Governor’s Cup Lagos Tennis.

You won the heart o f Nigerians in the first leg of the Governor’s Cup. What was the secret?

Nothing really hidden, I play every match with seriousness and commitment. Everybody was happy seeing me play. This made Nigerians to support me .

In your quarter final game, you were hitting the court with your racket, what made you do that?

Nothing. I was really nervous and stressed . I was not happy seeing her getting those vital points. I did not play at my best and that was why I lost the game.

Can you please tell us your most memorable moment in the first leg of the tourney?

Probably, my second match where I was four to one down and the fans really helped to come back and win the match.

How did you start playing tennis?

I started playing tennis when I was five years old in our backyard with my own racket.

What is your aspiration in the game of tennis?

I want to be the WTA number one and win Grand Slam.

Who is your role model in this game and why?

Serena Williams is my role model. I chose her because she never gives up and she has won everything in tennis.

What should your fans expect from you in the second leg?

I will try to put smile on their faces by playing better in the second leg and hopefully win the tourney for them.