18 Year Old Devin Britton to Face Roger Federer
18 year old Devin Britton learned late last week that he would face US Open champ Roger Federer in first round action today. Clearly, this is a David and Goliath situation, but we took note that Britton seems to have a natural talent for promoting himself. He got the spotlight late Thursday, and in a flurry of interviews over the weekend, remained humble while maintaining an air of quiet confidence. Sports PR is a difficult game, and we certainly have a lot of respect for the few publicists who are really good at it.
What’s insteresting about Britton is that he seems to relish a difficult challenge. The 6’4 Mississippi native stunned the collegiate tennis world when he won the Collegiate title as an unseeded freshman. Britton signed a Pro contract at Wimbledon earlier this summer, and what a chance to launch an amazing career.
If Britton can match his play to his talent for dealing with the media, he is going to be a phenom.