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TIL that tennis legend Rafa Nadal is predominantly right-handed yet he plays left-handed. When growing up he was playing double handed forehand and backhand but Uncle Toni (his coach) pushed him to use his left as he would be more difficult to play against. 18 grand slam titles later......

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