" But Lord Longford said: "I am very sorry indeed that a high-minded man, a Christian socialist, like Jack Straw should have taken that decision.

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"I am really sorry but I cannot compete this year in Abu Dhabi, " wrote the seven-time French Open champion and presently ranked number four in the world.

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