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Luckily Novak Djokovic is not yet in great shape, it makes Italian Open more balanced and exciting" - Italian Tennis Federation president
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Pope Francis holds a tennis racket received as a gift as he leads a special audience for the Italian Tennis Federation in Paul VI's hall at the Vatican May 8, 2015. REUTERS/Max
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Beyond sh*tty thing to do, I have no words" - Tennis fans lash out at Italian Tennis Federation over decision to deny Andreas Seppi a wildcard for farewell tournament at home
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