@Critickitik@espn@jedinudge Tennis isn't as well-supported in the Ph as it is in many other countries. So, for a Filipina to represent the country at one of the most prestigious international tennis event—and to reach that stage is already an achievement. Everything beyond that is simply the cherry on top.
@JustBNice88@espn You know, after winning multiple Grand Slams, it all starts to feel like the norm? That's what she was trying to say. But for her younger self, simply reaching that round would have already been a huge accomplishment. She wasn't downgrading the other girls' achievements at all.
@KrinkleMcCutt@espn She didn't say she was poor. What she meant was that it's hard for Filipinos to compete and represent the Philippines on the international tennis stage because we lack non-monetary resources, like quality infrastructure and a strong tennis federation. Hello? Touch some grass. lol
@MartInteresting@espn She didn't say she was poor. What she meant was that it's hard for Filipinos to compete and represent the Philippines on the international tennis stage because we lack non-monetary resources, like quality infrastructure and a strong tennis federation.
People these days often seem to show up only when they can gain something from you or when they see you as potentially beneficial to them in the future.