When I won in 2003, never in my wildest dreams did I ever think I would win Wimbledon and have my kids seeing me lift the trophy, so this is pretty surreal. And yeah, I was almost shocked in the moment that it all came together so nicely.
ROGER FEDERERHopefully I can just have another terrible year with only the one Grand Slam and that will be just fine.
More Roger Federer Quotes
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I always knew I had something special.
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I feel a bit awkward playing in a red shirt out at Wimbledon. But I don’t dislike it.
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Maybe further down the road in my career, in a couple of years when I’m maybe not that fast any more around the court, then maybe it would be good to come to the net a little bit more often.
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I am a very positive thinker, and I think that is what helps me the most in difficult moments.
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I definitely need to use my chances when they come because definitely there wont be many.
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Obviously, matches and all that stuff takes its toll on your body and so forth. But as you get sort of a bit older, a bit wiser, and a bit more experienced, you know also how to handle it.
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I don’t mind fans coming up in a friendly, respectful way. That’s all part of the fun of being a top tennis player. But if people take pictures without permission, particularly if my children are in the shot, I feel uncomfortable.
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But so far I have the feeling that the chances are there to repeat last year’s season.
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I’ve always been aware that the image you patiently construct for an entire career can be ruined in a minute. It scares you a bit, but that’s the way things are.
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Simple version for me is, umm, started bad and finished bad basically.
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I’m playing great tennis. I’m enjoying the tour, having fun with the fans off the court. I’m loving it now.
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The crowds are very important for tennis. It makes you play better, but it can also make you nervous and that’s the beauty of it.
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I don’t know how you can go through a four-hour match with Rafa and he never gets a time violation.
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The nicer the point, the more — the better I feel, the more excited I get. But I never play that my opponent looks stupid. I think that is wrong. I have too much respect for every opponent I play.
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There is no way around the hard work. Embrace it.
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