Be patient.
At any given time four to six of the eight world number one tennis players or teams sit at several tables in the players area at a tournament. I must say it is a very odd feeling for me to see then all in one glance. The grouping would be men's singles, women's singles, men's doubles, women's doubles, wheelchair men's singles, wheelchair women's singles, wheelchair men's doubles and wheelchair women's doubles. Then I sit down with each player or team going to each table. Again, that is a very strange feeling for me.
How did this happen? It took years of building relationships and friendships with these players. Why is it important? Each time I sit with one of these players, I bring in some way the thought of God to that table, where none or very little existed before. Over a period of time it has an impact on the thinking of that player.
Today, I am able to be received by seven of the eight. One of the eight, requires wisdom now. I had good relationship to the player on the basis of the coach, whom I have known for years. Now the coach is removed. I need to use wisdom, and sometimes it is best to stay afar, pray and to wait until the circumstances or people change in that persons life. With another, it took years of patiently waiting until God brought the circumstances to return favorably.
I know that I am in a very unique position. I am the only person on the pro tour who is able to sit with all the number ones. I just give credit to God for creating favour and wisdom. It is also important to understand that circumstances change. But one thing does not change and that is Christ, who is the same yesterday, today and forever. That is how you and I can get through any changing circumstance by basing our trust, confidence and actions on this Rock.
How did this happen? It took years of building relationships and friendships with these players. 
