"I lost in the second round of the French Open and had 10 days off. I went to the Hard Rock Cafe. It was exciting to be away from my parents, to stay in a hotel. Hotels at 17 meant freedom"
- Boris Becker
About this Quote
Boris Becker's quote reflects his experience of newfound liberty at the age of 17. After losing in the second round of the French Open, he had 10 day of rests and chose to travel to the Hard Rock Cafe. This was his very first time away from his moms and dads and remaining in a hotel, which he discovered to be an interesting experience. It was a possibility for him to explore and experience self-reliance, something he had not had the ability to do before. The hotel stay symbolized his newly found flexibility and the ability to make his own choices. It was a memorable experience for him and one that he will likely always remember.
This quote is written / told by Boris Becker somewhere between November 22, 1967 and today. He/she was a famous Athlete from Germany.
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