One of my big, big strengths I think early on in my career was that I could learn very quickly. You wouldn’t have to tell me the things 10 times or 50 times until I would understand them. You would only have to tell me two or three times.
ROGER FEDERERWhen 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.
More Roger Federer Quotes
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I have two lives, and all the problems I might have, I feel like I drop them once I step on to the match court.
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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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I fear no one, but respect everyone.
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My game is a lot about footwork. If I move well, I play well.
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Success is a nice thing because it always means you’ve taken a step forward and it gives you a sense of pride, which in turn gives you confidence and experience-a positive circle, so to speak.
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I’m not the kind of guy who wakes up angry.
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I was aware of how incredible the match was. Unfortunately there had to be a winner. From my point of view many left feeling sorry for me instead of being happy for Rafa. Which hurts.
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You’ve never seen me dance, have you?
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I definitely need to use my chances when they come because definitely there wont be many.
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Hopefully I can just have another terrible year with only the one Grand Slam and that will be just fine.
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I would so like to be Lenny Kravitz.
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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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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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Confidence? Are you kidding me? I mean, please. Look, some players grow up and play like that. I remember losing junior matches. Just being down 5-2 in the third, and they all just start slapping shots.
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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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