Tennis Players Talk Politics

Bosnian born tennis pro, Amer Delic, and his coach, Cary Franklin, have been hitting more than the tennis courts while in the city for the Legg Mason Tennis Classic this week. K  Street Kate caught up with the pair and friends while out on a rare night on the town Wednesday evening to find out about their stay.

“We have been paying attention to the politics, how could you not!” admitted Franklin, discussing the budget talks which had been reminscent of tennis balls volleying back and forth cross the net. “In fact I got so sick of hearing about the debt ceiling I wanted the concierge to remove the television!”

Despite the rackets coming to rest, Delic’s as well as that made by the politicos, Franklin did have some advice for both sides about strengthening their serve.

“I think everyone in this county is sick of the postering and childish behavior from our elected officials. Everyone in this country has real life challenges and issues and it would be nice if our elected officials could take this into consideration before their summer vacation. It’s a complicated debate but you would hope someone would rise to the challenge… But, enough of the coaches rant!!”

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