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Novak Djokovic's level is so high that he wins 6-0 sets in Grand Slams. Imagine what he might do to an amateur.

Novak Djokovic's level is so high that he wins 6-0 sets in Grand Slams. Imagine what he might do to an amateur.

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To understand the grades of a game, to appreciate the hierarchy of talent, to fathom the sheer vastness of genius, consider the situation at the Norwegian ambassador’s residence here some years ago.

One man pitted against 25.

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