Ten little known facts about Polish giant Jerzy Janowicz

4) Janowicz had to rely on the generosity of Polish New Yorkers to buy him some new tennis shoes at the 2008 US Open where he was playing the juniors event.

His parents had to sell their sports shops to ensure they were able to fund his travel on the tennis circuit.

He also missed the 2011 Australian Open because he could not afford to buy the plane ticket.