Open road; El Aynaoui took one less traveled by.(SPORTS)

From: The Washington Times | Date: September 2, 2003 | Copyright information

Byline: Patrick Hruby, THE WASHINGTON TIMES

NEW YORK - He collapsed, flat on his back, like an upended crab in a spasm of joy. He rose to his feet, still exultant, bouncing into the stands to embrace his trainer.

Off came his shirt, hurled into the bleachers. Out came a racket, then another, flipped with glee to the still-applauding crowd.

As Younes El Aynaoui slowly strolled off the Grandstand Court on Sunday afternoon, basking in the afterglow of ...

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