"He loved tennis, and he was a true fan. We were the beneficiary of that. He started at the roots level. It's because of him we were able to blossom and grow to the next level. He was still very proud of it. What struck me the most about him was any time I'd be in a meeting with him, he was such a gentle man, soft-spoken and mild-mannered but he was so commanding. His business acumen was incredible. He never ruled with a hard fist. He was always just very kind."