LONDON: Rafael Nadal draws inspiration from Lee Duck-Hee, a 15-year-old tennis junior who is completely deaf but does not see it as a hindrance on court—except that he will never hear anyone cheering him on.

The South Korean, making his debut at Wimbledon in the boys’ events, was born deaf and however far his career takes him, his achievements will always be played out in silence.

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