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Australian Open 2003

Hicham Arazi

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This is Hicham practicing before the match with Gustavo Kuerten
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He is still practicing. Unfortunately the whole practice lasted for about half an hour.
Always happy to give autographs
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This was taken just before he went practicing. He signed my favourite picture. I love him for that.
 
This was the second time I actually had a chance to talk to Hicham. First time was in Adelaide in 2002. This time, I saw him and ran towards him, stopping just before he could see me (I didn't want to scare him away). I asked him to sign my favourite picture of him (the one my friend took previous year) and I also asked him to have a picture taken with him. He was so sweet and polite. It was amazing. He was flattered when he saw the picture. Well, this time around I got more than I expected: a photo with him, of him as well as the autograph. The luck was on my side that day.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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This is us. I even got a hug there.

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This is my friend Jackie and him.

These pictures were taken on the Day 2 of The Open. Unfortunately, Hicham played Gustavo Kuerten in the first round and lost. He played fantastic tennis, but Gustavo was better on the day. I'm sure that he will do better next time.