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No, like I said, my dad was never really part of the tennis. His involvement around what I did with the tennis and with
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"No, like I said, my dad was never really part of the tennis. His involvement around what I did with the tennis and with my mom and my grandparents was really not a part of my life"

- Jimmy Connors

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In this quote, Jimmy Connors is describing that his dad was not associated with his tennis profession. He clarifies that his father's existence in his life was not linked to his participation in tennis, and that his mother and grandparents were the ones who played a substantial function in his tennis journey. This recommends that Connors' father was not a major influence or support system for him in his pursuit of tennis. It likewise highlights the importance of his mom and grandparents in forming his career and potentially recommends a stretched relationship in between Connors and his dad.

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Jimmy Connors This quote is written / told by Jimmy Connors somewhere between September 2, 1952 and today. He was a famous Athlete from USA. The author also have 15 other quotes.

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