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I WANT TO BE NO 1 – THERE’S NO PLAN B!

HIS last few days have been rather bumpy. He lost his first ATP (Association of Tennis Professionals) match of the year on clay and he’s still nursing a wrist injury – but South Africa’s latest sensation isn’t about to let it get the better of him.

Professional sport is all about taking the rough with the smooth, dealing with the knocks and picking yourself up again to prepare for the next big match.

And there are plenty of big matches coming up, including ATP tournaments in Madrid, Rome and Lyon as he builds towards the French Open at Roland-Garros in Paris on 24 May.

Lloyd Harris is speaking

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