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.
ROGER FEDERERMy dad said if you become a tennis professional just make sure you get into the top hundred, because you have to make a little bit of money. You make a living so you can pay your coaching and, you know, your travels.
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Every match I go into, I’m the huge favorite. I lose a set and it’s, like, crazy.
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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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Clearly, when you win everything, it’s fun. That doesn’t necessarily mean you love the game more.
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Early in my career, I had no consistency. Now I’m the most consistent player on the tour. It feels pretty good.
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When you do something best in life, you don’t really want to give that up – and for me it’s tennis.
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I am a sucker for those old traditional places, and Rome is as good as it gets, particularly when you throw in Italian food.
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I have learnt to be even more patient.
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You’ve never seen me dance, have you?
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Oh, my God, I don’t think any player can look forward to or expect to a career of so many Grand Slam wins or title wins or being so long at the top of the game.
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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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One should just be able to play a perfect game.
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I’m proud to be a symbol like the army knife or the mountains.
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My dad said if you become a tennis professional just make sure you get into the top hundred, because you have to make a little bit of money. You make a living so you can pay your coaching and, you know, your travels.
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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 am a very positive thinker, and I think that is what helps me the most in difficult moments.
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