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“I was always a believer in stamping on my opponent if I got him down, at Wimbledon or anywhere else. I never wanted to give him the chance to get up.”

Quote by Fred Perry

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Fred Perry
Fred Perry

Fred Perry was a British tennis player born on May 18, 1909, and passed away on February 2, 1995. He achieved great success in the 1920s and 1930s, winning multiple Grand Slam singles titles. Perry is renowned for his elegant style, exceptional technique, and sportsmanship. more

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