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![Roger Federer of the USA hits a ball between his legs and wins the point in the second set against Brian Dabul of Argentina in the first round of the U.S. Open Roger Federer of the USA hits a ball between his legs and wins the point in the second set against Brian Dabul of Argentina in the first round of the U.S. Open](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/TYKYT2/roger-federer-of-the-usa-hits-a-ball-between-his-legs-and-wins-the-point-in-the-second-set-against-brian-dabul-of-argentina-in-the-first-round-of-the-us-open-tennis-championships-in-arthur-ashe-stadium-in-new-york-city-on-august-30-2010-upijohn-angelillo-TYKYT2.jpg)
Roger Federer of the USA hits a ball between his legs and wins the point in the second set against Brian Dabul of Argentina in the first round of the U.S. Open
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Roger Federer of the USA hits a ball between his legs and wins the point in the second set against Brian Dabul of Argentina in the first round of the U.S. Open
![Brian Dabul of Argentina hits a forehand in his match against Roger Federer of the USA in the first round of the U.S. Open Tennis Championships in Arthur Ashe Stadium in New Brian Dabul of Argentina hits a forehand in his match against Roger Federer of the USA in the first round of the U.S. Open Tennis Championships in Arthur Ashe Stadium in New](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/TYKYRG/brian-dabul-of-argentina-hits-a-forehand-in-his-match-against-roger-federer-of-the-usa-in-the-first-round-of-the-us-open-tennis-championships-in-arthur-ashe-stadium-in-new-york-city-on-august-30-2010-upijohn-angelillo-TYKYRG.jpg)
Brian Dabul of Argentina hits a forehand in his match against Roger Federer of the USA in the first round of the U.S. Open Tennis Championships in Arthur Ashe Stadium in New
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