How one family’s pursuit of tennis success ended in heartache

The death of one daughter and the struggles of another have left a family questioning its choices.

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story December 10, 2023 The death of one daughter and the struggles of another have left a prominent New Zealand tennis family questioning its choices and its relationship with the game it once loved. Ruth McDowall for The New York Times "It's like the person who has the terrible car accident wishing he had taken a different route," their father said. → Sign up for the Evening newsletter. Catch up on the biggest news, and wind down to end your day. Get it in your inbox Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT Continue reading the main story Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this message because you signed up for updates from The New York Times. To stop receiving From The Times, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018