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Unique insight into the biggest sports news stories and the human issues behind them.

BBC Sport's Sarah Mulkerrins, Dan Roan and Nesta McGregor and their guests take you behind the headlines and tell you what's really going on.

Unique insight into the biggest sports news stories and the human issues behind them.

BBC Sport's Sarah Mulkerrins, Dan Roan and Nesta McGregor and their guests take you behind the headlines and tell you what's really going on.

The Sports Desk: The real Roger Federer

The real Roger Federer

BBC Radio 5 Live - The Sports Desk, The real Roger Federer

Hear about Roger Federer’s journey from hot-headed teenager to sporting genius.

Beyond the perfect groundstrokes, snappy outfits and winning smile, what do we know about one of the sporting icons of the 21st century?

We speak to two men who’ve followed Federer’s career from close quarters – his former Swiss Davis Cup team-mate Marc Rosset and his biographer Rene Stauffer.

You’ll also hear tributes to Federer from rivals Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray as one of the greatest eras in tennis history draws to a close.

Panel: Sarah Mulkerrins, Nesta McGregor, Russell Fuller & Rene Stauffer

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