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161 I was extremely happy. Being able to share that moment with Roger [Federer] and celebrate as a team was amazing. We didn't expect anything as we started the event. But we worked unbelievably well as a team and beating the Bryans [Bob and Mike] in the semifinal was a huge victory for us. It was very different because we celebrated as a team which makes it even more fun. Then besides that of course the whole atmosphere is different at the Olympics, you get to meet athletes from other sports which is always nice. Afterwards, it was very nice to celebrate with my family and friends. And then we played Davis Cup in my hometown, Lausanne, and Swiss Tennis arranged a very nice ceremony for us. It feels very good to be an Olympic gold medallist. Winning this medal was one of the happiest moments in my career so far. I've enjoyed it a lot and will never forget that. I often get asked about it in interviews and of course you tend to think about it more as you get closer to the next Olympic Games. It was an amazing experience, something I wouldn't want to miss. My medal is kept in a safe place (smiles). We saw Kobe Bryant in the Olympic Village and I wanted to take a picture with him, something I usually never do. So together with [Swiss tennis team captain] Seve Luthi we decided to ask him the next time we saw him. A few days later we saw him and as we walked up to him we realised that the phone was on low battery and we couldn't take any pictures. So like two crazy kids we ran back to the room, charged the phone for a few minutes and ran back again to take the picture. Beating the Bryans in the semifinal was a huge victory for us. BEIJING 2008 MEN'S DOUBLES GOLD Winning this medal was one of the happiest moments in my career so far. Winning this medal was one of the happiest moments in my career so far.

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