I grew up chasing tennis balls across courts under the scorching Texas sun, competing against the best players in the state. Ranked as high as top 10 in Texas, I dedicated more than a decade of my life to the sport, competing in national tournaments from Florida to Georgia. Tennis was more than a game — it was my identity. Every forehand, every serve, every 5 a.m. practice felt like a step closer to mastery. But on the court, pushing yourself to the edge is both the standard and the risk.

During the quarterfinals of the Texas Grand Slam — one of the biggest tournaments in the state — I was on the brink of victory after a grueling match. Then it hit: a sharp, lightning-bolt cramp tore through my calf mid-serve. I tried to continue after a medical timeout, but my body had already shut down. I had to retire from the match — and in that moment, I began to realize that no amount of preparation or mental toughness can always overcome the body’s limits.

That moment was a turning point. I couldn’t stop asking: Why does this happen? What’s going on inside my muscles? I began diving into physiology textbooks and academic papers, learning about ATP depletion, calcium ion channels, and neuromuscular fatigue — concepts that explained what my body had endured. What started as a personal obsession turned into a passion for understanding human biology and, eventually, medicine. Later, during the isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic and while helping others through physical and mental challenges, I found the deeper meaning of healing — not just through science, but through empathy.

From Court to Clinic is where I bring those two worlds together. It’s a space for student-athletes who want to train smarter, recover better, and understand the incredible complexity of their own bodies. It’s also where I continue my journey toward becoming a physician — one post, one reflection, one conversation at a time.