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" I thought doubles was a good way for me to practice and get some reps in - I didn't like to train in the gym as much as players these days. "

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" If you yell at your box, I'm not really sure it's something where it should be a penalty. It seems like you hurt yourself. "

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" It's only human nature to want to know what you can do on your own or with someone else. "

" I can barely remember what I was like 36 years ago when I was 21 years old. "

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" I like to be close to water and the ocean, particularly. I love to get out and body surf. I like mountain biking, too. "

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