ESTORIL OPEN 2011
Soderling, Tsonga Sail To New Heights
Estoril, Portugal
by James Buddell
|26.04.2011
The Portuguese Navy invited World No. 5 Robin Soderling and No. 18-ranked Jo-Wilfred Tsonga aboard the sailing ship Sagres on Tuesday in Lisbon's Navy port in Alfeite.
Soderling and Tsonga were given a tour of the vessel by Captain Mendes, which included a hair-raising climb up the rigging of the ship.
They also took part in a mini tennis exhibition on the deck of the ship to give the crew a preview of the action at the Estoril Open this week.
"It was a really good experience, totally different from the tennis world," said Tsonga. "[Climbing up the rigging] was really dangerous! I can't imagine what it would be like if it was windy.
"The last time I was on a boat, which I rented for fishing, I was sick for five hours. Here it was okay, as it was a big boat moored up."
The Sagres, a Portuguese sailing ship used to train navy sailors, recently returned from a trip around the world.
"I've had a wonderful experience so far," added Tsonga. "The hotel is by the sea and the club is very nice."
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