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But, then again, I had to stop because there was too much pain or too much trouble. After I retired I still had one more elbow surgery just to be able to do normal things

Richard Krajicek

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Richard Krajicek
Age: 52
Born: 1971
Born: December 6
Tennis Player
Tournament Director
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Richard Peter Stanislav Krajicek
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