Marti Gallardo Gay

A Little Bit of Fun

Hobbies / interests outside of tennis?
Golf, Beach, Music

Favourite Quote:
“A winner is a dreamer who never give up” Nelson Mandela

Favourite music / musician / band?
I do not have favourite music but my favourites bands/musician are Daft Punk, Jamiroquai and Coldplay

Favourite CHILDHOOD TV / Movie?
No doubt! I raised as Dragon Ball kid!

What did you want to be when you grew up?
Professional Soccer Player

Greatest achievement?
I’m not sure is we can describe as this but having my son was the most highlight moment of my life so

What’s the BEST and WORST advice you’ve ever received?
BEST: “Never put off until tomorrow what you can do today”—something my wife always reminds me of, and I’m grateful for it because it pushes me to take action.

WORST: I remember one of my teachers in my final year of high school suggesting that I wasn’t good enough to study and should consider quitting. But I didn’t quit. Instead, I persevered and completed my studies two years later.

If you could have a SUPERPOWER what would it be and why?
Enhanced Empathy: Perceiving people’s emotions and thoughts to subtly send them a sense of motivation or peace.

If you could challenge any famous person or character to a tennis match, who would it be and why?
Kobe Bryant is one of those athletes who leave a lasting mark on history for his game but mostly for his mentality. I remember staying up late with my friends to watch the Lakers during the 2000, 2001, and 2002 seasons, with Kobe and Shaq dominating the court.

Reoccurring comment that featured on your school report cards?
I don’t really remember what stood out the most in my report cards overall.

If you could go back in time, what advice would you give your younger self?
Don’t quit. When I was younger, I had the chance to pursue a professional sport, and I didn’t take it (it wasn’t tennis). If I could go back, I’d tell myself, don’t give up. I don’t know what would have happened, but I’m sure it would have been something good!

Would you rather have fingers for toes or toes for fingers?
I’d rather have hands on my feet. I wouldn’t be the fastest on the track, but at least I’d be able to play. I just can’t imagine how I’d hold a racket with four feet…hahaha