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Grounded Federer not reliant on anyone's guidance

By Sandra Harwitt
Special to ESPN.com

Friday, July 4, 2008

WIMBLEDON, England -- Roger Federer is an anomaly when it comes to his approach to tennis. He's the best player in the game, yet he seems to desire no hand-holding, no special privileges. Take away Federer's unbelievable ability to stroke a tennis ball better than others and he's just a regular guy, albeit one with a penchant for a European designer wardrobe. Public adulation is not something Federer seeks, but he politely handles his starring role with an effort to be considerate to fans. F ...

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