Roger Federer Quotes

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No, the other one was a night session too and I was wearing a white! No I'm not supersticious at all as you can see and… I try not to be… and because I try no to be, I guess I am… So it's really strange!

Roger Federer
I never waited 27 years, because 27 years ago I was just born. My parents never told me, 'If you don't win Roland Garros we take you to the orphanage.'

Roger Federer
All four of those are on grass, whereas I have to play some on a hard court!

Roger Federer
It was just one of those days for him to forget and me to remember.

Roger Federer
People sometimes miss it and sometimes they don't have it and they want it, and when they have it, they don't want it

Roger Federer
No no no, too late! Stop! Yeah, come on… I was allowed to challenge for like two seconds, the guy takes like ten… Every time! I can't allowed that stuff to happen! You have any rules in there or what?! Stop showing me your hand, ok?! Don't tell me to be quite, ok?! When I wanna talk, I talk, allright?! I don't give a shit what he said, I just say he's waiting way too long…

Roger Federer
Previously I always thought it was just tactical and technique, but every match has become almost mental and physical—I try to push myself to move well. I try to push myself not to get upset and stay positive, and that's what my biggest improvement is over all those years. Under pressure I can see things very clear.

Roger Federer
Sometimes you're just happy playing. Some people, some media, unfortunately, don't understand that it's okay just to play tennis and enjoy it. They always think you have to win everything, it always needs to be a success story, and if it's not, obviously, what is the point? Maybe you have to go back and think, Why have I started playing tennis? Because I just like it. It's actually sort of a dream hobby that became somewhat of a job. Some people just don't get that, ever.

Roger Federer
It's just unreal, I'm shocked myself. I've played good matches here, but never really almost destroyed somebody.

Roger Federer
I think you need inspiration, motivation from different angles to keep you going, because it isn't that simple just to wake up every morning and go for another travel around the world, another practice, all these other things; another fitness workout, another stretch. It's always nice, but you need to have some success and you need to have the right reasons why you're doing it. I think I've always been able to do that and I really enjoy myself out on the court.

Roger Federer