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Quote by Jimmy Connors

“I hate to lose more than I like to win. I hate to see the happiness on their faces when they beat me!”

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Jimmy Connors is an American tennis player born on September 2, 1952. He is one of the most successful tennis players of the 20th century, having won numerous Grand Slam singles titles and is considered one of the greatest players in tennis history. more

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