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“I decided therefore that I would be firm with her, but at the same time positive and encouraging. With every word I would make her appreciate my belief in her and my admiration for her.”

Quote by Patrick Mouratoglou

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The Coach

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Patrick Mouratoglou
Patrick Mouratoglou

Patrick Mouratoglou is a renowned tennis coach from Greece, born on June 8, 1970. He is known for his unique training methods and deep understanding of player psychology, having trained several world-class tennis players. more

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