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Switzerland's Roger Federer could not stop hugging partner Stanislas Wawrinka after they beat Swedes Simon Aspelin and Thomas Johansson 6-3, 6-4, 6-7, 6-3 to win the Olympic men's doubles final on Saturday.
The best player in the world for the past five years produced flashes of brilliance throughout the contest but he also owed much to his lesser known opponent who played a full part in the Centre Court finale.
"The thing is, I can't just hug a stranger when I win singles," a beaming Federer said after finally winning the Olympic medal he craved after failing to deliver at his previous two appearances.
"In singles you're all alone on the court. You win, you sit down. This is quite a surreal moment. It's a joy sharing this victory with somebody else who I like very much, who we had a great two weeks with. It's quite different to anything I've ever gone through."
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