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Afflicted Ancic can't seem to catch a break

By Ravi Ubha
Special to ESPN.com

Thursday, October 9, 2008

Roger Federer's battle with mononucleosis this year was much-publicized. Spare a thought for Mario Ancic, who was tipped for greatness four years ago following an extended stay at Wimbledon. Due to the same illness, Ancic missed a chunk of 2007, just when he was on a roll, and is now dealing with the aftereffects for a second time. Marcos Baghdatis is struggling, too. Having recovered from a wrist injury, the tour's ultimate showman was struck down by a bad back. Life is good, meanwhile, fo ...

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