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July 08, 2009

Rafael Nadal speaks of sadness at death of friend Mathieu Montcourt

http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2009/jul/08/mathieu-montcourt-death-rafael-nadal

Rafael Nadal has spoken of his shock at the death of his former junior rival, Mathieu Montcourt. The Frenchman, 24, who was ranked 119th in the world, was found dead outside the door to his flat in Paris. He had just begun a five-week suspension for gambling on the outcome of other players' matches.

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