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Iga Swiatek: the French Open winner who played close to perfection

[ad_1] Iga Swiatek grasped the microphone with both hands. “Should I say something else?”“If you want.”“I have no idea what. Sorry.” She wasn’t very good at giving speeches, Swiatek had said earlier, and it turned out that was no understatement. Which was understandable. Chances for victory speeches like the one …

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Berlin curfew: how the first night passed

[ad_1] Weserstrasse, Berlin-Neukölln. Shortly before midnight on Friday night, 28-year-old Murat cleans the floor at his “Späti International”. A woman in a long coat, dark makeup eyes, and huge high boots approaches: “Can you still come in here or is it already closed?” – “Yes, but fast, fast,” says Murat …

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