Sentimentalists be warned
Felix Mantilla has returned to tennis. Who? You know, Felix Mantilla Botella. He’s earned over 5 million dollars during his career. He is one of those sure footed Spaniards who knows how to win on clay. Still no? OK, Felix Mantilla Botella has returned to his hometown of Barcelona to compete in the Godo Open. Whats so fascinating about all of this? He’s beat cancer. That’s right, he’s beat cancer and he’s back out on the clay doing what he loves.
Best of all, Felix beat Farrukh Dustov 6-4, 1-6, 6-0 yesterday. Next he will face fellow Spaniard Carlos Moya. These two met 10 years ago in the quarterfinals of the Australian Open where Moya defeated Felix. Could this coming match be sweet revenge for Mantilla? More importantly does it even matter? Mantilla’s a hero. If he doesn’t win another match on the court, since he’s already won the greatest off the court.
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