Monte Carlo - Federer looked at me and said 'How come I lose all the close matches?'

Published: April 10, 2016, 9 p.m.

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One of the longest-running and most glamorous tennis tournaments on the calendar is about to get underway in Monte Carlo. Catherine Whitaker is there, as are the best male players in the world. David Law isn\\u2019t (and boy is he letting everyone know about it\\u2026).

That hasn\\u2019t stopped them getting together for a Tennis Podcast, nor has it prevented David from telling a story about how he once shared an elevator with Federer, moments after the great man, then only a teenager, had lost 7-5 in the third. \\u2018Why do I always lose the close matches?\\u2019 Federer asked. Find out what David said in response.

Other Monte Carlo memories are discussed, the upcoming week is previewed, and we hear from Federer ahead of his return from surgery. Novak Djokovic also talks about his quest for that elusive first French Open, and Rafael Nadal explains how he thinks there is very little pressure when you keep on winning.

We also hear your tennis \\u2018bucket lists\\u2019, and whether you prefer red, blue or green...


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