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London Mayor Boris Johnson takes part in a charity game of tennis at the Queen's Club in west London June 16, 2013. REUTERS/Eddie Keogh (BRITAIN - Tags: SPORT TENNIS POLITICS SOCIETY ENTERTAINMENT
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