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Djokovic playing years ahead of his time

By Greg Garber
ESPN.com

Wednesday, June 6, 2007

PARIS -- After he advanced to the first Grand Slam singles semifinal of his young life, Novak Djokovic did not fall to the red clay in disbelief. He did not jump up and down or hug himself. Slowly, as the cheers on Court Philippe Chatrier washed over him, he raised his arms and held them, in an extended V, for a few seconds. Djokovic smiled, congratulated the vanquished Igor Andreev, then walked across the court and handed his black wristband to a young man sitting in a wheelchair. ...

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