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A player who won his fifth Wimbledon title in 2007, Federer nevertheless believes that it is always more about how you play the game.

Roger Federer has risen to the top of his sport with grace, humility and humanity. His style has not only raised the stakes for every other player but has ushered in a new era of old-fashioned respect for the way the game is played. Thoughtful, courteous and hardworking, he has become a role model for young athletes everywhere.

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