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“Wimbledon is not the tournament I love. I don't like how they treat the players. There are small things that don't cost them anything and they make such a big deal out of it. If they treat us this way, well, we have to treat them the same. We want to be respected, the way we respect Wimbledon, even if it is not the best Grand Slam on earth.”

Quote by Marat Safin

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Marat Safin is a former professional tennis player from Russia, renowned as one of the greatest players of his era. Born on January 27, 1980, Safin achieved two Grand Slam singles titles in his career, the 2000 Australian Open and the 2005 French Open. He was recognized for his aggressive playing style and his prowess on clay courts. more

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