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All sports are continuously developing, but what they all have in common is that the speed is increasing. That's also true of tennis the ball is getting faster and faster.

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Rafael Nadal
Age: 38
Born: 1986
Born: June 3
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I'm delighted and feel incredibly happy with what have been an amazing two months.
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When one gets beaten by somebody better, one has to know how to lose with humility. Sure, I could have served better. Sure, I could have hit my forehand harder. But the truth was this was like an avalanche, and there was no way to stop it.
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It's the same old story, all you think about is money.
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I'll never have a tattoo - I just don't like them, and when you're old they can look a disaster. As for piercings, I don't like them on men.
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