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# beyond the baseline

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February 2023

'The men’s tour is more cut-throat, and you’re out there on your own'

Tennis player Simon Carr speaks to The42 ahead of Ireland’s biggest Davis Cup tie for 40 years.

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Feb 2nd 2023, 8:03 PM

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'Having to pick yourself out of the rubble every time you have a setback - of course it's tiring'

Beyond The Baseline follows Irish tennis pro Sam Barry as he navigates the loneliness and relentless grind of life on the circuit.

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May 31st 2017, 9:30 PM