Roger Federer citáty

Roger Federer je švajčiarsky profesionálny tenisový hráč, ktorý sa v roku 2004 stal najlepším tenistom na svete a prvý hráč po Matsovi Wilanderovi v roku 1988, ktorý vyhral tri zo štyroch možných Grand Slamov v jednej sezóne. Jeho dominanciu v súčasnom tenise dokumentujú wimbledonské víťazstvá v rokoch 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 a 2017 ako aj na U.S. Open či Australian Open . Na Letných olympijských hrách v Pekingu sa stal víťazom štvorhry spoločne so Stanom Wawrinkom. Wikipedia  

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“Maybe, hopefully, one day you can tell me how it feels to win Montreal.”

Runner-up speech to Alexander Zverev after his 2017 Montreal Masters 1000 defeat; Federer had won the Canadian Open in Toronto but never in Montreal. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CO7NHKsl4qk

“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.”

When asked what it was like to wait 27 years to win the French Open. http://198.105.192.83/general/tennis/story?storyId=4760203

“It was just one of those days for him to forget and me to remember.”

After defeating Andy Roddick in the Australian Open 2007 semi-final. http://www.asapsports.com/show_interview.php?id=41091

“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”

On rivalries (while referring to his rivalry with Rafael Nadal http://www.asapsports.com/show_interview.php?id=36200 (July 9, 2006)

“We need a clown for this circus.”

Describing a frequently miscalled match against Nick Kyrgios during changeover at the 2015 Mutua Madrid Open. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYwcZkgiNS8

“You gotta be careful about how you phrase that. You don't want to be rude to the other players, because you gotta face them; I don't have to face them. Yeah, I don't ask them stupid questions like that (laughing)…Um, I think there a lot of good players on the tour.”

Press conference at the 2016 Australian Open after semi-final loss to Novak Djokovic, after reporter's suggestion that the victor's dominance may be greater than any other in history due to 'there being no great opponents in the future.' http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3420985/Cranky-Roger-Federer-loses-reporter-asks-quality-current-players-crushing-defeat-hands-Novak-Djokovic-Australian-Open-semi-final.html

“No, the other one was a night session too and I was wearing a white! No I'm not superstitious 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!”

After defeating Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, quarter final of Australian Open 2013, when asked by Jim Courier if he was wearing a black tee-shirt for a night session as a superstitious man. Interview on Youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAjeKP5i_HM

“I would so like to be Lenny Kravitz.”

Lenny Kravitz quote, first quote on the right http://www.tennischannel.com/news/tennis_talk.aspx

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

After defeating Andy Roddick in the Australian Open 2007 semi-final. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/tennis/6297737.stm

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

Humorously explaining why it is more difficult for him to win all four grand slams in Tennis than it is for Tiger Woods to win in Golf. http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2007/2/5/apworld/20070205075903&sec=apworld

“Today, I'm totally zen.”

Brisbane International 2016 http://www.smh.com.au/sport/tennis/brisbane-international-2016-federers-advice-to-kyrgios-and-tomic-twins-torment-and-other-stories-from-a-night-on-stage-with-sharapova-20160103-glyg4o.html

“The metaphysical explanation is that Roger Federer is one of those rare, preternatural athletes who appear to be exempt, at least in part, from certain physical laws.”

David Foster Wallace, author in 2006 article in the New York Times titled Federer as Religious Experience http://www.nytimes.com/2006/08/20/sports/playmagazine/20federer.html?pagewanted=all

“I never can beat Roger, he’s too much for me… but the Senior Tour, I will beat him then! He’s the best of history and I’m very lucky to play the best player of the world.”

David Ferrer, after losing to Federer in the 2014 Cincinnati Masters final. http://www.thesportreview.com/tsr/2014/08/cincinnati-masters-fearsome-federer-cuts-down-ferrer-again-for-80th-title/

“Maybe Roger Federer will rescue tennis. He plays like we did in the past.”

Ilie Nastase, first ever World No.1 when rankings were introduced in 1973. http://www.playfuls.com/news_000000931_Nastase_Turns_60_Formerly_Feared_Now_Business_Man_And_Federer_Fan.html

“Roger Federer is the most talented tennis player I have ever seen. He has the capacity to become the greatest in history.”

Nick Bollettieri. http://thestar.co.za/general/print_article.php?fArticleId=2235877

“Oh, I would be honoured to even be compared to Roger. He has such an unbelievable talent, and is capable of anything. Roger could be the greatest tennis player of all time.”

Rod Laver, winner of 11 Grand Slams, considered by some the greatest player to ever play the game of tennis. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/core/Content/displayPrintable.jhtml?xml=/sport/2004/11/12/stfedr12.xml

“If he is playing very good, I have to play unbelievable. If not, it’s impossible, especially if he’s playing with good confidence. When he’s 100 percent, he’s playing in another league. It’s impossible to stop him. I fight. I fight. I fight. Nothing to say. Just congratulate him.”

Rafael Nadal, after losing to Federer in the Shanghai Masters Cup semifinal, Nov. 17, 2007. http://www.nytimes.com/2007/11/18/sports/tennis/18tennis.html?ref=sports http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21844884/

“You guys are brutal. Absolutely brutal. The guy has only made two Grand Slam finals this year. I would love his bad year. I would love it.”

Andy Roddick, to the press, on what he made of press' criticism for Federer's dip in form in 2008 that saw him slip to No. 2 in the world; US Open 2008- Day 7 quotes http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/tennis/7591100.stm

“For me Roger is the greatest player ever who played the tennis game. It’s always good to see him play and win and we are going to see so much more of Federer in the future; he is going to win more grand slam tournaments.”

Bjorn Borg, winner of 11 Grand Slams, after Federer won the 2009 French Open Final http://sports.yahoo.com/ten/news?slug=reu-wimbledonborg&prov=reuters&type=lgns

“He hits shots that other guys don’t hit. You want to go over and give him a high five sometimes, but you can’t do that. You want to beat him but he’s fun to watch, too.”

Sam Querrey was in awe after Federer flashed his racquet between his legs to lob him at Wimbledon 2015 https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2015/jul/02/roger-federer-sam-querrey-wimbledon-2015

“We are witnessing history. This is the most dominant athlete on planet earth today.”

Jim Courier, former world No.1, while commentating on Australia's Channel Seven in 2007 http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/200701/25/eng20070125_344854.html