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I'm not angry. As an athlete ... you should be open to criticism, and you're allowed to be criticized, because not everybody has the same opinion, not everybody likes the same players. The rankings are quite volatile: Today you're 'great,' tomorrow you're 'not,' but then you're 'great' again. It makes for great stories. Now, I always look at the long term and by doing that, obviously, I can stay calm through the storm.
Roger Federer -
It's just unreal, I'm shocked myself. I've played good matches here, but never really almost destroyed somebody.
Roger Federer
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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.
Roger Federer -
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.
Roger Federer -
One should just be able to play a perfect game.
Roger Federer -
What I think I've been able to do well over the years is play with pain, play with problems, play in all sorts of conditions.
Roger Federer -
I hope so. God, I've practiced so much that I you don't want to be worse five years later. I feel I have a great game today. I know how hard it is to pull off those great shots, and I know how easy it is to miss, so I'm more aware of these things. But I'm so happy I'm at the age I am right now because I had such a great run and I know there's still more possible.
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
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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.
Roger Federer -
I'm proud to be a symbol like the army knife or the mountains.
Roger Federer -
I'm shocked every time that I've reached so many finals or won against so many players or whatever record it is. It strikes me and makes me obviously very happy and very proud that I've been able to do it for so many years at the highest of levels.
Roger Federer -
I went to Phuket already, but would love to go to Chiang Mai one day.
Roger Federer -
Sometimes I am a different character in different languages. I have different enjoyment from them. Sometimes different answers come out of me. Like, I didnt even know that about me. I get to know myself through different languages, actually.
Roger Federer -
The one thing you can do for sure is push the luck on your side
Roger Federer
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My heart is in South Africa, through my mum. My mum being from here, me spending a lot of time here as well, I feel most connected to this part of the world.
Roger Federer -
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.
Roger Federer -
Early in my career, I struggled with consistency, but I couldn't get more consistent than this year.
Roger Federer -
My wife doesn't like Football but she watches it just for Messi.
Roger Federer -
The more I lose, the more they believe they can beat me. But believing is not enough, you still have to beat me.
Roger Federer -
I always believe if you're stuck in a hole and maybe things aren't going well you will come out stronger. Everything in life is this way.
Roger Federer
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I have a very strong opinion. I'm absolutely against it. I'm against the challenge system. I'm for the way it is right now. Don't change that.
Roger Federer -
I am a very positive thinker, and I think that is what helps me the most in difficult moments.
Roger Federer -
I let the evening unfold. I'm the sort of guy who likes to sit in the chair and look at the wine glass.
Roger Federer -
Once you reach a good level in tennis it fills you with a lot of motivation. I hope I can do it for a long time.
Roger Federer