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The nicer the point, the more -- the better I feel, the more excited I get. But I never play that my opponent looks stupid. I think that is wrong. I have too much respect for every opponent I play.

Roger Federer

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Roger Federer
Age: 43
Born: 1981
Born: August 8
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