In one way, the delay was even helpful: It allowed time for a television instant replay, a closer look at another bit of modern tennis magic.

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In particular, mental accounting is one way in which we strengthen our ability to delay gratification.

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But a delay this is and no one is really quite sure yet which way the court case and license is going to go.

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