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"As soon as I step on the court I just try to play tennis and don't find excuses. You know, I just lost because I lost, not because my arm was sore."

Goran Ivanisevic, Croatian Athlete

Sports, Court, Excuses, Play, Tennis

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"As soon as I step on the court I just try to play tennis and don't find excuses. You know, I just lost because I lost, not because my arm was sore."

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