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Who is Roger Federer?
Roger Federer is a well-known Swiss professional tennis player who is ranked fourth in men’s singles tennis by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP). Roger Federer also has 20 Grand Slam singles titles to his name.
His triumphs in the eighth Wimbledon men’s singles title, six Australian Open titles, five US Open titles, and one French Open title solidify his status as a legend.
He was also renowned as the best junior tennis player by the age of 11.
And, at the age of 35, this tennis star set a record-breaking seventh Wimbledon triumph in July 2017.
He has made numerous contributions to athletics, and some of his most inspiring remarks are featured below.
“When you’re good at something, you don’t want to give it up – and for me, that’s tennis.”
“I’m a really positive thinker, which I believe is what helps me the most in challenging situations.”
“Having twin girls is a life-changing experience.”
However, I enjoy getting up and changing diapers. It’s the actions you take.” Federer, Roger
“I’M A SUCKER FOR OLD TRADITIONAL PLACES, AND ROME IS AS GOOD AS IT GETS, ESPECIALLY WITH ITALIAN FOOD.”
“I guess before, mum and dad were everything, but now, in my situation, I have two new girls who are entirely dependent on you, and there’s a third generation.”
It’s a strange transition to make all of a sudden.
You have your children, yourself, and finally your parents.” Federer, Roger
“You’re always looking to win. That is why you play tennis: you like the sport and strive to be the greatest at it.” Federer, Roger
“We don’t always have to agree on everything.”
“I appreciated my status as a tennis player.
When I lost, I was to blame.
When I won, I was to blame. And I appreciate it because I used to play a lot of soccer and couldn’t tolerate it when I had to blame it on the goalkeeper.” Federer, Roger
“Sometimes you have to accept that a man played better than you on that particular day.”
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“OVER THE YEARS, I THINK I’VE BEEN ABLE TO DO WELL IS PLAY WITH PAIN, PLAY WITH PROBLEMS, AND PLAY IN ALL SORTS OF CONDITIONS.”
“I think the service is the most difficult in terms of coordination since you have two arms going and you have to toss it up at the appropriate time so.”
“I am tremendously delighted and honored to have broken Pete’s record because he was my boyhood hero and someone I looked up to.”
“I’ve always been conscious that the image you diligently build over a lifetime can be shattered in an instant.”
It frightens you a little, but that’s how things are.” Federer, Roger
“I have to schedule vacations around tournaments, especially the Grand Slams, in Melbourne, Paris, London, and New York.”
“I’ve learned to be more patient.”
“I was too young, too little, and… not powerful enough to have a good service when I was younger, so my forehand was always my signature shot.”
So I used to always run around my backhand, you know, use my forehand as much as I could, and I think it’s still my strength now.” Federer, Roger
“Obviously, it’s fun when you win everything.” That doesn’t necessarily imply that you enjoy the game better.” Federer, Roger
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“YOU KNOW, I’M NOT JUST PLAYING FOR THE RECORD BOOKS.”
“Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine I’d win Wimbledon and have my kids watch me raise the trophy, so this is really bizarre.”
And, yes, I was somewhat surprised that it all came together so perfectly at the moment.” Federer, Roger
“Through my mother, my heart is in South Africa.” Because my mother is from here, and I spend a lot of time here, I feel the most linked to this region of the world.” Federer, Roger
“It’s vital to me that a fan may buy something related to me.” As in soccer, you buy a shirt with someone’s name on the back. That’s a very wonderful thing.” Federer, Roger
“I used to get nervous when my folks came to watch.
Then I’d get nervous if my buddies came to watch.
Actually, it’s no longer a problem for me because I now enjoy it.
I see how much people respect me, and I try to put on a good show and demonstrate that I can still play really good tennis.” Federer, Roger
“I only think of pleasant things when I think of the Olympics.”
I think about what a fantastic event it is and what it has done for me and my profession, as well as how it has affected my personal life.” Federer, Roger
“Being a husband is as important to me as being a father.
“I had established a goal with my team to attempt to get back to the top of the rankings,
but I never imagined that given the depth in the game this year,
I would be able to do so so quickly.”
“You know, I can’t stay number one for fifty years.” Let’s wait and see what occurs.” Federer, Roger
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“I FEEL A LITTLE OUT OF PLACE PLAYING IN A RED SHIRT OUT AT WIMBLEDON.” BUT I DON’T HATE IT.” FEDERER, ROGER
“I play a different character in different languages at times.”
I get distinct pleasure from them. I sometimes give varied answers. I had no idea that was true about myself.
Actually, I learn about myself through different languages.” Federer, Roger
“I always imagined that if I became world number one, I would have a child early enough so that the youngster could witness me play.”
“However, I have the impression that we have a good opportunity of repeating last year’s season.”
“It doesn’t have to be the same every day, the same shower I take, the same restaurant I go to, the same time I go to bed.”
I’ve always been adaptable.
I don’t care if I practice at nine a.m. or ten p.m.”
“I struggled with consistency early in my career, but I’ve never been more consistent than this year.”
“MY DAD SAID THAT IF YOU WANT TO BE A TENNIS PROFESSIONAL,
MAKE SURE YOU GET INTO THE TOP HUNDRED BECAUSE YOU NEED TO MAKE A LITTLE MONEY.”
YOU MAKE A LIVING SO YOU CAN PAY FOR YOUR COACHING AND TRAVELS.” FEDERER, ROGER
“I suppose this year I determined in the major matches to take it to my opponent more instead of waiting for mistakes.”
Yeah, I feel the way to win Wimbledon is to go after your shots and believe you can accomplish it, and that’s what I was able to do today.” Federer, Roger
“I am now Wimbledon champion, which gives me even more confidence going into the Olympics.”
And, in some respects, it relieves some of the burdens from the Olympics, because I have won at Wimbledon this year.” Federer, Roger
“I did everything properly in so many tournaments.
But, as I already stated, athletics may be unpredictable.
Maybe you’ve already won so much that it balances things out a little. “I’m not sure.” Federer, Roger
“I don’t mind fans approaching me in a friendly, courteous manner.
All of this is part of the excitement of being a good tennis player.
But if individuals snap pictures without my consent, especially if my children are in the image, that makes me uneasy.” Federer, Roger
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Roger Federer Quote No. 38 out of 45
“MY FAVORITE SHOT WILL ALWAYS BE FROM THE FOREHAND.”
IT WAS ALWAYS MY FAVORITE SHOT WHEN I WAS YOUNG, SO IT’S THE ONE WITH WHICH I’VE WON ALL THE POINTS.” FEDERER, ROGER
“Obviously, matches and all that stuff wears on your body and so on.”
But as you get a little older, wiser, and more experienced, you learn how to deal with it.” Federer, Roger
“Oh, my God, I don’t think any player can look forward to or foresee a career with so many Grand Slams, title wins, or being at the top of the game for so long.”
“It’s strange to deal with popularity, the red carpets, the photoshoots, people suddenly knowing you and following you in everyday life.”
It’s odd, and it can have strange impacts on you in terms of whether you like it or not.
Some individuals avoid it, while others embrace it; I discovered a happy medium.” Federer, Roger
“As a father, I’m as patient as I am on the tennis court.” It takes a lot for me to get offended, but kids can really irritate you if they pest you all the time.” Federer, Roger
“I’VE DONE SO MANY INTERVIEWS IN SO MANY DIFFERENT LANGUAGES OVER THE YEARS.” RADIOS. PAPERS. MAGAZINES.
THERE IS ALWAYS TIME FOR ANOTHER INTERVIEW. I HAVE TO SAY, IT’S QUITE SOMETHING.” FEDERER, ROGER
“I don’t have to return to Wimbledon year after year because I can’t live without it.” I’d be quite content without tennis.” Federer, Roger
“I believe it is difficult for coaches to work with me.
They’ll undoubtedly have a fantastic CV after, but they’re also under a lot of pressure.” Federer, Roger