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Federer Quote by Sue Barker

“How fitting [it would be if Roger Federer played the…” quote by Sue Barker — Download Open image

“How fitting [it would be if Roger Federer played the first match under the roof] ... he has become known in recent years as the King of Wimbledon ... and this is the day after of the death of the King of Pop.”

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