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There's a reason why Federer and Nadal are so gracious when they lose. They sleep well at night knowing that they've given their best.

Jim Courier

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Jim Courier
Age: 54
Born: 1970
Born: August 17
Tennis Player
Sanford
Florida
James Spencer Courier
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