Quote

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.

Roger Federer

Change background

T
T
T

Change font

TAGS & TOPICS

Roger Federer
Age: 43
Born: 1981
Born: August 8
Tennis Player
Basle
Federer
Feelings
Instead
Match
Many
Player
Unfortunately
Views
Winner
Hurt
Tennis
Feeling
Incredible
Point
Aware
Happy
Sorry
Rafa
Left
View
Hurts

More quotes by Roger Federer

Image
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
Image
I have a great record against anybody right now, so it doesn't really matter who I play in the final. I'll be in there as the big favorite. But I play my best in the finals, in the important matches. That's why I'm number one. There's no secret...I'm not overconfident, but very confident.
Roger Federer
Image
I used to do a lot of video analysis early on, but more for pleasure and looking at my own technique.
Roger Federer
Image
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.
Roger Federer
Image
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
Image
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
Image
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
Image
I am a very positive thinker, and I think that is what helps me the most in difficult moments.
Roger Federer
Image
For me, I'm in the driver's seat I'm No. 1 in the world. I've won the last couple of meetings, and I've won the big tournaments lately. Whoever comes, I'll try to beat him. But it's almost up to me to decide who's my rival, isn't it?
Roger Federer
Image
I feel a bit awkward playing in a red shirt out at Wimbledon. But I don't dislike it.
Roger Federer
Image
I definitely feel there's room for improvement.
Roger Federer
Image
The one thing you can do for sure is push the luck on your side
Roger Federer
Image
Sometimes you have to accept that a guy played better on the day than you.
Roger Federer
Image
A man who wins, is a man who thinks he can.
Roger Federer
Image
I am a sucker for those old traditional places, and Rome is as good as it gets, particularly when you throw in Italian food.
Roger Federer
Image
It's just unreal, I'm shocked myself. I've played good matches here, but never really almost destroyed somebody.
Roger Federer
Image
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
Image
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
Image
You live during the match, and you have strong emotions, but you don't want to get too overexcited. My body's totally flat now. I cannot move anymore. I'm totally exhausted, just because of the tension out there.
Roger Federer
Image
You always want to win. That is why you play tennis, because you love the sport and try to be the best you can at it.
Roger Federer