Roger Federer Quotes

A collection of quotes by Roger Federer.

Roger Federer is a Swiss professional tennis player widely regarded as one of the greatest to have ever played the sport. He was born on August 8, 1981, in Basel, Switzerland. Federer picked up a tennis racquet at a young age and quickly showed immense talent and a natural affinity for the game.

His breakthrough came in 2003 when he won his first Grand Slam title at Wimbledon, starting a remarkable era of dominance. Federer's elegance, precision, and superb shot-making abilities have garnered him countless accolades throughout his career. He has won a record 20 Grand Slam singles titles, including a record eight Wimbledon titles.

Federer's playing style is characterized by his graceful fluidity and versatility on all surfaces. His exceptional footwork allows him to effortlessly glide around the court, while his powerful yet accurate serve and signature one-handed backhand have become his trademark.

Off the court, Federer is known for his sportsmanship, humility, and philanthropy. He established the Roger Federer Foundation in 2003, which aims to improve education and provide access to sports for children in need. Federer's charisma and genuine love for the game have made him one of the most beloved and respected figures in tennis history.

As he continues to compete at the highest level, Federer's contributions to the sport extend far beyond his on-court achievements, solidifying his legacy as an icon of tennis and sportsmanship.

The serve, I was too young and too small and... not enough p

The serve, I was too young and too small and... not enough powerful to have a good serve when I was young, 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 so that's why I think it's my strength also today, you know.

Roger Federer


When you do something best in life, you don't really want to

When you do something best in life, you don't really want to give that up - and for me it's tennis.

Roger Federer

Best

I used to get nervous, you know if my parents would come wat

I used to get nervous, you know if my parents would come watch. And then I would get nervous if my friends came and watched. Today it's not a problem anymore actually, because now I enjoy it. I see that they, you know, respect me immensely, and I try to put on a good show and show that I can still play very good tennis.

Roger Federer

Respect

Before, I guess, mum and dad were everything, but now, in my

Before, I guess, mum and dad were everything, but now, in my case, I had two new girls and all of a sudden they're completely dependent on you and there's a third generation. It's a funny shift all of a sudden. You have the babies, you have yourself and then you have your parents.

Roger Federer

Dad

I did all the right things in so many tournaments. But like

I did all the right things in so many tournaments. But like I said, sometimes in sports it just goes the other way. Maybe you've already won so much that it evens it out a bit sometimes. I don't know.

Roger Federer

Sports

When I won in 2003, never in my wildest dreams did I ever th

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 Federer

Dreams

My dad said if you become a tennis professional just make su

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.

Roger Federer

Dad