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Still, supplements have made a big difference for Asher. He tires easily and has to conserve energy--he uses a wheelchair if he has to travel long distances. He still needs a feeding tube. And he has damage to his optic and auditory nerves, along with some cognitive impairment. Nevertheless...
Though his travel log seems like that of a jetsetter, Chu works tirelessly to keep his game on an upward trajectory. His daily routine includes two hours of tennis, an hour of strength and fitness training, and an hour of cardiovascular conditioning.
Still, as Chu moves up the ranks of the pro tour, he will begin to face a different brand of athlete, and to succeed, he will have to call on more than just conditioning and skill. Making it to the upper echelons of the tennis universe, as James Blake did...
But since Chu’s goal is to reach the heights of the tennis world, he will have to rely on grit and desire to compensate for his less-than-superhuman athletic abilities. If history is any indicator, though, grit might as well be Chu’s middle...
“He’s getting the best of both worlds,” Kumar said. “Playing good tennis, having a good time, seeing the world.”