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For the first couple of years I played really bad tennis. It was so bad that they booed me off the court
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"For the first couple of years I played really bad tennis. It was so bad that they booed me off the court"

- Richard Krajicek

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In this quote, professional tennis player Richard Krajicek reflects on his early years in the sport. He confesses that he played badly and even received unfavorable responses from the audience, being booed off the court. This recommends that Krajicek faced significant obstacles and has a hard time in his early career, potentially due to absence of experience or skill. However, using the word "couple" suggests that he eventually enhanced and overcame these difficulties. This quote highlights the decision and perseverance needed to prosper in any field, as well as the significance of learning from mistakes and setbacks. It likewise functions as a suggestion that even the most effective people have actually dealt with failures and setbacks in their journey to success.

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Richard Krajicek This quote is written / told by Richard Krajicek somewhere between December 6, 1971 and today. He was a famous Athlete from Netherland. The author also have 20 other quotes.

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