Missed opportunity

Nate here.

I was walking inside the stadium at the Miami tournament yesterday, as I have done every day for the last week, and each Miami tournament for the last 11 years.  After visiting the stringing room, I was headed to the men's locker room only 30 yards away, when I cam across a bunch of press, paying special attention to a short young lady.  I scooted past, and went about my business.

On my way past a second time, I saw one of our clients, Novak Djokovic, posing with this lady, who was wearing a hat.  After pausing for the cameras, I asked Novak's trainer who she was.  He had no idea either.

When I visited the ATP websitethe next day, there was a photo of her with Novak, among other players, and I learned who she was...Shakira.

By Nate Ferguson Last updated: Wednesday April 1, 2009