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Federer began to understand not only how to use self-control but how to gain control over his opponent’s game as well.

Federer’s search for himself led him beyond mental mastery of the game. He was shepherded through his formative years by coach Peter Carter, a tennis professional who planted the seeds of victory early by reinforcing Federer’s confidence in himself and by encouraging him to always seek the joy in the game.

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