"I was OK in school, but I always missed a lot because I was playing so much. But if I'd stuck at it, I imagine that I'd be doing something financial or economical. Finance always attracted me, even though maths was always a bit of a love-hate relationship. I would have tried playing football, but I don't think I'd have made it."

Source : "Matteo Manassero confident he can live up to his reputation at US Open". Interview with Ewan Murray, www.theguardian.com. June 8, 2013.

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