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Raven Klaasen: Mental strength separates good players from great ones

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Raven Klaasen: Mental strength separates good players from great ones
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Two-time Grand Slam doubles finalist Raven Klaasen sat down with The South African’s Dave Marshall for an exclusive chat at the recent French Open at Roland Garros.



Klaasen, now a respected tennis coach, spoke about mental toughness, pressure and future of South African coaching – among other topics.



Why Mental Strength Matters Most



Tennis is often described as one of the loneliest sports in the world. There are no team-mates to hide behind, no substitutions, and no timeout huddle

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