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My love letter to tennis
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ม.ค. 2024
- One of my most fulfilling projects to date - ‘Dear Tennis’.
Creating this film has helped me to reflect on my journey so far. Not only has it reminded me of my love for this sport, it’s also allowed me to appreciate all the moments that have brought me to where I am today, both the good and the bad. To cherish those smaller, unassuming moments and to stay present.
Despite the unexpected turns in my journey, it has brought me more joy, inspiration and fulfilment than I could have ever imagined. Everything happens for a reason.
Chase after your passions relentlessly.
A huge shoutout to the boys for making this idea a reality!
Talent: Dylan Gee
Directed & Filmed: Lester Hung
Produced by: Chikku
Production: Playbook Creative
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#tennis #tennistraining #tennisplayer #tennislife #contentcreator #shortfilm
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From the moment my mom gave me my first racket,
Hearing the pop of the ball as it left the strings,
Hitting imaginary winners on Centre Court
I fell in love with you.
You made me feel so alive,
And I chased after you, obsessively.
Up and down the court,
Across the world.
If one thing was true,
I knew, I would do anything, for you.
You taught me how to grind,
How to trust myself.
Most of all, you gave a small boy his dream,
To compete at the highest level.
But I knew it was never going to be easy,
The loneliness of the game,
The suffocating pressure to deliver.
Ultimately,
It wasn’t meant to be.
But this was never how it was going to end.
Through coaching you gave me a new purpose,
You gave me the chance to be the mentor I wished I had,
You opened doors to millions,
To share this passion that I have for you.
Although it didn’t turn out the way I imagined,
You gave me more than I could’ve ever wished for,
And I want you to know, I’m truly grateful.
Love you always,
Dylan
0:30 Could you please tell me what surface is this? Is it synthetic clay? Do you happen to know what is the company’s name?How would you describe playing on it compared to real clay? I need to know all this because the clay courts in my beach condo get ruined by the constant wind and changing to hard court is not on the table. Thank you.
Great video, Dylan. Tennis is lucky to have you 🫶
Thank you for the kind words! ❤️
This genuinely brought a tear to my eyes. What an incredibly moving short film. Tennis saved my life and this is something i truly resonate with!
Thank you mate! Let’s create some amazing things together 🙏🏽❤️
I certainly resonate with what @aamirphd said. Coming back to tennis after a 15 year hiatus is like coming home...
Its all about the music mate...the video is beariful too and i felt the same...but try watching it woth some annoying music and you would never feel the same :p
God bless y’all, repent of your sins and turn to God, believe in Christ and confess with your mouth Jesus Christ as Lord and believe in your heart God raised him from the dead and you will be saved
@@Tenniswithdylan God bless y’all, repent of your sins and turn to God, believe in Christ and confess with your mouth Jesus Christ as Lord and believe in your heart God raised him from the dead and you will be saved
That is the dark side of the competitive tennis. What amazed me is how you find the love and light from it in life.
Yes! I have found what I love to do. Tennis and creating videos 😊
Great video - nice storytelling
I had big dreams too. I did everything I could for tennis (and still going). This sport will forever be my first love. This video hit hard.
Beautifully done, Dylan and Playbook Creative!
Thank you mate!
Jonas! Lester from Playbook Creative here, really appreciate the kind words. Huge fan of your channel and so glad that you liked the video!
I've been playing tennis for the past 30+ years. Played juniors in southern california and college tennis followed by a short run traveling playing the lowest levels of professional tennis challengers. I had a career ending injury to my lower back which required surgery in the early 2000's, but my tennis career wasn't over just yet. I started coaching college tennis in the mid 2000's and became a head coach in 2009 and I was able to give back to the sport that I love with all of my heart. Your video brought tears to my eyes and I know the heartache and pain that you have endured. Tennis is full of ups and downs as the saying goes, no pain no gain. Keep up the great work!
As a tennis player and cinematographer, wow, touched me on so many levels!
Only someone who’s walked this path will truly understand the challenges, the struggle, the dedication. Great video, thanks for sharing this.
I was not expecting this video to show up in my feed and captivate me like this. Genuinely brought a tear to my eye. Even though I only picked up tennis late in life, I can imagine the heartache of 15+ years of devotion to work towards a goal only to not quite get there. But to shift the goal to different horizons and still enjoy the essence of the sport is a very positive message. Subscribed.
Amazing work Dylan, you're an inspiration!!
Thank you mate for the kind words! I look forward to connecting with you in the near future
This is beautiful Dylan - we are so lucky to have you teaching our daughter Shreya - I had no idea you were a superstar!
Thank you for the kind words 😊
This is truly inspirational for all ages, tennis fans or not. Can’t help but to watch it again and again. Really enjoyed how your life story unfolds beautifully, reminding me of this quote “Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire.”🔥
CATHERINE OF SIENA
Pursue your passion and find fulfilment in making a difference in the lives of others. The story continues!
Thank you for the kind words! ❤️🙏🏽
I enjoyed this and felt every single emotion tug at my heartstrings. Bravo dude. Bravo.
Thank you very much!
Love the Kobe inspiration! Incredibly beautiful storytelling - thank you for sharing your experience with love (for the game)!
Just got goosebumps watching this. Amazing video and makes me appreciate my journey as well!
Thank you for the kind words ❤️
Made me teary! So beautifully presented & told! ❤ Loved it and so proud of what you’ve achieved so far! Well done Dylan🤗
Thank you Aunty Alvina ❤️
Inspiring to all who are still fighting for their dreams, great experience, great video production. Well done Dylan, Lester and your production team.
Beautiful story. So glad you found something you love with your whole heart. Keep on being inspired Dylan. Keep on shinning!
That is absolutely beautiful Dylan!
Just beautiful!
Reminds me on a old Head catalogue from cca 2012:
I AM AN ATHLETE
MY SPORT IS TENNIS
ITS MY FIRST LOVE
AND IT WILL BE MY LAST
I’VE SACRIFICED MY LIFE FOR THE COURT
I’VE SERVED BEFORE DAWN
CRAWLED HOME AFTER DUSK
PLAYED WITH GUTS
RELIED ON MY INSTINCTS ALONE
I’VE BEATEN MYSELF
BEATEN BETTER PLAYERS
LOST TO LOSERS
HAD THE COURAGE TO FACE MYSELF
LET FEAR BE MY WITNESS
I STRUGLE WITH PAIN
BUT NOT TO PLAY WIULD HAVE BEEN WORSE
I’VE PLAYED 2 MILLIONS BACKHANDS AND MORE
MY TECHNIQUE IS FLAWLESS
MY GAME IS SPONTANEUS
ADVENTUROUS
COURAGEOUS
I AM AN ATHLETE
I AM HEAD
AND I AM YOU
I AM: THE POWER OF YOU
Man this was the best thing I saw this whole week... Literally had tears in my eyes....loved it dylan❤ keep up the work
Thank you for the kind words!
This is a masterpiece Dylan! woow…
Thank you 😊
God bless you Dylan! Keep going strong. We are all wishing you the best! ❤🙏🏾
Wow man! you made me cry, which I did not in a long time! I also left tennis due to an injury and never returned, so this gives me hope that I should not leave something which I gave a almost my entire life to!
Thanks for this video, Dylan. We all have our own paths but in the end We just love tennis. You’re very important to the sport. Keep Walking
Thank you man for the kind words!
What a beautiful love letter. Love you and your videos, Dylan.
Thank you 😊
This was beautiful mate! Excited to watch your journey 🎾
Thank you for the kind words!
It feels like Wes Anderson made a short film about tennis - made me really emotional and realize how much this is more than juste a sport, thank you Dylan
"It wasn't meant to be." Reconciliation with shattered dreams due to a severe injury - or just due to lack of something "x" - is the hardest - and by definition - private, battle; at the end of the day it is also the greatest triumph one can achieve in life, not only in professional sports. But yeah, one slip, lunge, stretch, break can be fatal and end a promising budding pro (or even junior) career before it really even got started. Then one's spirit is truly measured against a radically changed, momentarily bleak and desolate horizon. You did well.
Thank you 🙏🏽
Such a wholesome video Dylan. Loads of love and Godspeed.
This short video is an absolute work of art. Thanks Dylan, for inspiring me and many others! Love from Mumbai!
Thank you! Love to Mumbai
Wow, what a beautiful short video. I spent 20 years playing Taekwondo, with many ups and downs. While I'm away from the sport now, I reminisce about the beautiful memories from time to time and this movie was really spot on. Well done and keep it up!
This was absolutely beautiful. It resonated on a personal level with me, thank you Dylan!
Never even seen your channel before which is crazy. This is your first video ive seen, looking forward to watching the rest mate.
Thank you! Yes stay tuned a lot of exciting things coming up
This is so cool Dyl!!!! Beautiful story through the highs and lows. Love the showcase of passion, dedication and struggle - you’re awesome 🔥🔥🔥
This video is a masterpiece! 🥺👏🏻❤
this is beautiful, absolutely beautiful.
One of the greatest videos I've ever watched.
Thank you for the kind words!
That was such a beautiful story almost crying here ❤Dylan wish you nothing but best. You really took the best of tennis to heart even after injury and trajectory change in life with tennis ❤
I am glad this video appeared on my feed, because of this I subscribed to your channel. Thanks for making the video and posting it. It is excellent! From now on I will follow your channel and watch your videos. Greetings from San Diego, California.
Made me burst in tears, thanks
Lovely video, really enjoyed it, well done
You show so much passion and love for the sport, thank you, so inspiring!
Thank you for the kind words!
❤❤❤ love this
This is lovely!❤🎾
Thank you 😊
Beautiful vid. ❤🎾
Love that video! I started tennis last year and I'm addicted to it.
So awesome so cool!!
Gorgeous short film. You deserved absolutely every opportunity that came you way. Wishing you even more in the coming years Dylan and Team Dylan!
Thank you for the kind words! 😊
Insane man! The style of the video really reminds me of a great soul I was lucky enough to get to know ❤
Tennis is my personal teacher of life!
Cheers to Lester the legend
Cheers man! Amazing project to share my story. Top work from the Playbook Creative team 👏🏽🙏🏽
Stevo! Thank you so much man, really appreciate the kind words! Hopefully see you soon!
Beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you for the kind words!
Super dope! Thanks for sharing your love for 🎾 with the rest of us 🙌🏽
Thanks for the support 😊🙏🏽
Love this video and the cinematography!
Thank you 😊
Fantastic 🥂🍾👊
Dylan, it is such a cool video! Thank you for sharing your story! I really grateful for your attitude to tennis because you can share that love to tennis with others what really inspires!
Thank you for the kind words 😊❤️
Excellent ! Rien n'arrête la passion
Thank you! Yes 😊
Nice. Love it!
Thank you 😊
Congrats on all your success 🎉
Thank you for the kind words!
this is one of the most beautiful things I have ever seen. there is truly nothing more fulfilling than playing this sport. it's a love that can't be explained or taught. forever thanking God for this journey.
Thank you for the kind words! Tennis for life 🙏🏽
Dylan , you are an inspiring person . Thank you for sharing this journey . The purity of your purpose is refreshing . You are a true guiding star
Thank you for the kind words and support 😊❤️
masterpiece, truly impressed
Thank you 😊
Great video,all love to tennis
Thank you 😊
This was beautiful
Chills - beautiful!
Glad you enjoyed it!
damn, this is lovely. Really happy to be subscribed to such content! (also yeesh about the injury)
Thank you! I’m back and better now ahah
Such wonderful story Dylan! It was so genuine and inspiring❤Love it
Thank you 🙏🏽
You're an inspiration Dylan!
Thank you for the kind words
Wow made me emotional 🥲 in a good way and wow the production quality is great 🙌 as fellow tennis lover and coach I hope to share this wonderful sport as you do 🎾❤
Glad that it resonated with you! It’s a well put together story with my good friends at playbook creative. 😊
Nicely done Dylan. Well produced. Great short story telling .
Thank you!
We take what we get from tennis and use it to better our lives. I too had to say goodbye to a great sport I imagined going professional and making money and fame from. But it’s not always in the books for everyone. I’m grateful for what it has taught me and will always remember grinding hard for what I want in life.
i´ve never heard about u but tbh this really moved me. besides this video being an absolute masterpiece, it transmits a really good energy. wishing u the best of luck for the future.
all the way from Portugal :))
Thank you for the kind words! Much love ❤️
That's me that's me💛 the excitement & happiness in your voice says it all. Your love for Tennis is definitely the purest form of love Dylan. To be honest , I've never been a fan of Tennis but looking at your passion for it inspired me so much in the past few days. Thank you for existing 👏👏
Thank you for the kind words! ❤️
Keep going brother. You got this.
Amazing, so well made!
Thank you 😊
Beautiful storytelling ❤ great video
Shivers guaranteed 😍
Bro. This is so good.
Thank you!
AMAZING!
Thank you!
the heart in the video! beautifullll
Thank you ❤️
So moving and true, beautifully made! New follower here!
Thank you! Welcome
Good job. Lester. Keep it up!
Thank you 😊
Thank you for this video Dylan💪
Yes no problem 😊
Glad you enjoyed it
love this great video Dylan
Amazing Dylan!!
Thank you Ale!
So good Dylan! Keep it going!
Thank you Leland ❤️
Loved this so much
Thank you 😊
this was supperrrr relatable
Very cool. Well done.
Thank you 😊
Aloha Dylan, Nice back story! It was like a movie trailer to all of your video content. I love your presentation and passion for the game. Keep up the great work! 🤙
Thank you for the kind words!
Very wow wow 🤩congratulations 🎊 👏
Thank you 😊
I loved this!
Thank you!
insane Dylan!
Lovely video, such a great sport it must be shared with everyone ❤❤
❤️❤️
made me cry. tennis my lost love.
I don't play tennis, never had play it even once, but you move my feelings, great video!
Amazing 🔥🔥🔥
Thanks Dom!
Such an emotional story.
It’s all good man, nothing in life is smooth sailing
Beautifully written and produced
Thank you Uncle Cliff ❤️
inspirational✨