Men's Pro Tennis is getting SEXIER: Meet Dustin Brown
Professional tennis player Dustin Brown recently did a question and answer interview with the blog Black Tennis Pros. He represents Jamaica and is their #1 player who is currently ranked #530 in singles and #465 in doubles in the world. If you visit his website he sheds some light on the difficulties of getting corporate sponsorship and playing tennis in third world countries. Dustin models also, no-ooo...who would have guessed? LOL
Nike, Reebok, HP...somebody. Please sponsor this man.
INTERVIEW
Shelia: Dustin, I'm very happy that you consented to an interview for Black Tennis Pro's. I just became aware of you a couple of months ago, so I don't know very much about you. Tell me a bit about yourself and growing up in Jamaica.
Dustin: Well, I am 23 Years of age, I was born in Germany on the 8th of December 1984. In 1996 I moved to Jamaica, which was a lot different to the life in Germany but also very important for my progress in life and tennis.
Shelia: Where do you currently live?
Dustin: I currently live in Montego Bay, Jamaica.
Shelia: What began your interest in tennis?
Dustin: In Germany at the age of 5, we lived beside a tennis club, and the coach there was also Jamaican and a friend of my parents.
Shelia: I understand that Jamaica does not have a tennis federation, where do you do your training, get equipment, coaches?
Dustin: Jamaica has a tennis federation, but they aren’t doing anything for professional tennis, so basically you are right, there is no federation. They don’t sponsor me and evenso I am the best tennis player Jamaica had over the last 16 years, they don’t even report my results in the media. With some financial support I could be much further than I am right now. I am training in Germany right now, and my equipment is sponsored by Babolat (Rackets), Pacific (Strings) & Topspin (Clothing). This is only equipment sponsoring, no money.
Shelia: Do you receive sponsorship from Jamaican sources?
Dustin: No, I dont receive any sponsorship from Jamaican sources.
Shelia: Have you traveled to the United States yet?
Dustin: I have been to the states many times for tournaments and for practise in Academys mostly at the Every Tennis Academy.
Shelia: Which tournaments will you be participating in soon?
Dustin: My plan right now is to play 3 Futures in Switzerland, and one in the UK and then get ready for the clay court season.
Shelia: I notice that you've done some modeling, do you enjoy it? Is it something that you are serious about?
Dustin:Yes, I enjoy modeling. Well, serious yes, but tennis still comes first. I had a shooting for the clothing firm Sir Benni Miles last week.
Shelia: You caught the eye of some of my readers so I created a post from some of the photos on your website. It went over very well.
Dustin: I am happy to hear that readers were very interested to get information about me.
Shelia: What do you do for fun? Or do you have much time for fun?
Dustin: Well basically when I am not doing anything related to my sport tennis I am doing a lot which has to do with my laptop i.e. music, internet, watch dvd's. I also like to go out with friends and have a good time, going to the movies, a bar, a disco, or just spend time with my girlfriend.
Shelia: Okay, let's get some 'fun facts' about you, what's your favorite food?
Dustin: Ackee & Saltfish (Jamaican National Dish).
Shelia: Favorite book?
Dustin: Illuminati & Sakrileg by Dan Brown
Shelia: Favorite Movie?
Dustin: Cool Runnings.
Shelia: Favorite type of music?
Dustin: Hip Hop, R&B & Dancehall.
Shelia: Favorite vacation spot?
Dustin: Jamaica (Visit my Dad).
Shelia: Favorite grand slam tournament?
Dustin: Wimbledon.
Shelia: Favorite ATP Tour player?
Dustin: Marat Safin.
Shelia: Favorite WTA Tour player?
Dustin: Serena Williams.
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For more information on Dustin and other black professional tennis players on the ATP and WTA tour visit www.blacktennispros.blogspot.com . The site will introduce to folks you never knew. There is Serena, Venus, and Blake, the top players, but there are many others trying to reach #1 also.
To find out when is Dustin's next tournament visit him at: Dustin Brown Tennis Pro
To check out his hot modeling photos visit: Dustin Brown Modeling
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