It did not have a good time, he lived several risk situations but could keep his place in the world of tennis.
Tennis It is usually associated with stories of effort and discipline, but few include war conflicts, fear and survival. Some players arrive at the circuit after crossing extreme situations, where standing in sport seems almost impossible, but they manage to shine.
One of those cases is that of a Bosnian tennis player who lived a childhood marked by chaos, grew between debris and found in the sport a way to get ahead. His path was far from linear, but he never stopped trying.
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Damir Dumhur’s story: from a hard childhood to a future in tennis
Damir Dumhur nAco in Sarajevo in 1992, in full Bosnian war. His family lived under constant bombing and had to spend long hidden months. Despite that context, his father, who was a physical education professor, taught him to play tennis from a very young age and was the one who accompanied him in his first steps.
When the political situation stabilized, He began to compete in local tournaments. Little by little, it grew within the European youth circuit and managed to stand out among the best. His talent led him to become In the first bosnium to enter the top 100 of the ATP rankingsomething unpublished for your country.
In addition to sport, in his adolescence he came to act in an international film filmed in Sarajevo, but he always knew that his place was on a court. Tennis became his refuge, his motivation and the tool that allowed him to change his reality.
The disease that had it on the verge of death
In 2023, Dumhur had to move away from the circuit by health problems that worsened over the months. Suffered one Severe infection that affected several organs and spent weeks in critical condition. He acknowledged that he thought he was not going to survive.
After a long recovery, he trained again with the idea of recovering the level he had in his best years. Not long ago, he managed to classify Roland Garros and faced Carlos Alcarazwho was champion of the contest. Although he lost, his return was celebrated in Bosnia and applauded by many colleagues.
Today, with 32 years, he continues to compete and represent his country with pride. Its history is more than a sports career: it is a sample of resistance, courage and second opportunities.
Source: Ambito
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