The player who has no confidence in himself, no belief in his game, has already lost the match.
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Fred Perry
Born in Stockport, England in 1909, Fred Perry broke through tennis's class barriers as a working-class champion. Winning eight Grand Slam titles including three consecutive Wimbledons, he later founded an iconic fashion brand that transcended sport. A pioneer who proved that sports excellence and business acumen could merge into lasting cultural impact.
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