13News anchor Anne Marie Tiernon discusses IU athletics impact on Olympic swimming and diving.
In his professional career, Rajeev Ram has garnered six Grand Slams and is the first player to win three consecutive U.S. Opens."I'm still out here practicing and trying to get better," Ram said,"because I just really love to play."During his professional career so far, Ram has garnered six Grand Slams and is the first player to win three consecutive U.S. Opens.
This year, Ram has already played around the world in places like Australia, Rio, Spain, Italy and France."It's incredibly special," he said."I've always enjoyed representing something bigger than myself. It's a huge priority for me this year to be at my best for the Olympics." Here's the catch about the Paris courts, though. They are made of clay, which is different than the hardcourts here in the United States.
Bryan Smith, who has been Ram's coach since he was a teenager, says the playing surface can alter a player's technique.To his advantage, Ram just played on clay courts during the French Open in Paris.
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