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Roger Federer is a tennis player from SwitzerlandA country in central Europe, known for mountains, lakes and skiing. . He played tennis with great skill and beauty. Now, after 24 years, he is leaving the sport. "I love you and I will never leave you," he said in a goodbye message.

He won his first trophyA cup awarded as a prize for winning something. in 2003. For 237 weeks in a row, he was named the world's best player. No other tennis star has beaten this record. 

But it is not his wins that made Federer different to other tennis players. Other tennis players have won more big matches, like Novak Djokovic from SerbiaA country in south-eastern Europe that gained its independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1878. and Serena Williams from the USA. 

Instead, it was the beauty of his game. He danced across the court and made winning shots look easy. He was also friendly to people off the court. 

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Should sport be beautiful?

Yes! Sport is an escape from normal life. Like great art, books, poetry and music, the best sport should be beautiful.

No! Sport is really about winning. It does not matter what things look like. There is no need for tennis to be beautiful.