Think tennis is just a game? Think again! Meet Alexander Muller, a French tennis player who’s been battling Crohn’s disease since he was 14. That’s right — a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that would knock most people out of the game, but not Muller. Despite this, he’s climbed to 40th in the ATP rankings. Now picture this: at Wimbledon, the grandest tennis stage, his first opponent is none other than the GOAT, Novak Djokovic. And what does Djokovic say? Instead of acting all high and mighty, he shows massive respect and understanding for Muller’s fight. “I don’t know what it’s like for him, but I believe it’s not easy to deal with a serious illness every day and still play top-level tennis,” Novak said at a press conference. But wait, there’s more! Djokovic also brought up Alexander Zverev’s case — the guy who had to inject himself mid-match to manage his blood sugar because of diabetes. Ever thought about how impressive that is? Despite all these health battles, these athletes are at the top of their game! Meanwhile, we complain about tiny problems, while they fight real-life battles on the court. So, who’s the real champion here? Got a story like this or think sports are more than just a game? Drop a comment below — let’s chat about the true heroes of sports!
