At least for now, Sara Saito is putting college aside to see how far she can go as a pro athlete.
Saito plays tennis, a sport that is typically associated with wealth and privilege. But she does not come from a wealthy background. Both of her parents are public servants who understand very little about the sport and can¡¯t even take time off work to attend their eldest daughter¡¯s tournaments.
Luckily, the 18-year-old has financial backers.
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