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One shot to get it right: Tel Aviv promoters hope event is a hit among ATP locker room

One shot to get it right: Tel Aviv promoters hope event is a hit among ATP locker room

Peter Johnston of the Watergen Tel Aviv Open talks pulling this week's event together with a short runway, having Novak Djokovic in town and respecting local culture.

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