“Terrible things happen everywhere, and it's always good to give back, and that's what sports are about, togetherness. The ATP World Tour pros donated $19,500 that will be used to resurface Sunnyside's two courts. Houston, however, has come back from the natural disaster, and soon the courts will as well. The tennis courts at Sunnyside Park, like much of Houston, were hit badly by Hurricane Harvey. It was a very, very difficult time for everybody.” “A lot of kids go through here each week and to have this place taken out, with their homes and their schools, it was just a triple whammy. “ This neighborhood was hit very hard,” said Ellen Martin, with the Houston Tennis Association National Junior & Tennis Learning program. The park, along with its adjacent community center, was flooded, like much of Houston last year, and the standing water ruined the courts, leaving cracks behind and turning the courts shades of brown and green. The Bryans, Isner, Tiafoe, Querrey and Steve Johnson visited Sunnyside Park in central Houston and hit around with about 40 possible future ATP World Tour stars, many of whom use the courts regularly. The players worked with Greer to donate money, and this week, they saw the courts – and the lives – that their generosity will affect. It was very touching and inspires a lot, I think, in both the community and us as a tournament, to want to make sure we're giving back in the best way that we possibly can.” “ You wouldn't think that from guys who play all over the world. My Point: Isner Inspired By Mom's Courage
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