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He criticized Nadal, was ‘hated’ by his peers, and became the first player to be banned for life

Tennis

He criticized Nadal, was ‘hated’ by his peers, and became the first player to be banned for life

Daniel Koellerer broke into the Top 60 but was best known for his on-court controversies before becoming the first player to be banned for life.

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Daniel Koellerer was the first tennis player to be banned for life
© Matthew Stockman/Getty ImagesDaniel Koellerer was the first tennis player to be banned for life

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