The 90 best phrases (and reflections) of Roger Federer

Roger Federer is one of the best tennis players in the world who, with patience and hard work, managed to position himself in first place in the ATP ranking for a record time of 310 weeks, 237 of which were consecutive. In addition, he has obtained 20 Grand Slam titles throughout his professional career.

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Great quotes from Roger Federer

In this article we will show you the best phrases of Roger Federer that show us his fight and passion for tennis.

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

When doing what you want, leaving it is difficult.

2. I can't stay number 1 for fifty years, you know. We'll see what happens.

We will not always be the best, you have to understand that.

3. A man who wins is a man who believes he can.

If he thinks you can do it, you will.

4. Once you go through all that, you are a different player.

Life puts us on the road tests that must be overcome.

5. I'm on an amazing streak.

There are times when we are unbeatable.

6. I don't feel like a loser, I feel good. I know it sounds strange, because people are used to me winning.

There are times when you win and lose.

7. What I think I've been able to do well over the years is play through pain, play through problems, play in all kinds of conditions.

Everything in life is not easy.

8. My father told me that if you become a tennis pro you just have to make sure you get into the top 100, because you have to make a little bit of money.

You have to be the best at what you do.

9. I think you need inspiration, motivation from different angles to keep going.

Motivation is necessary to keep going.

10. It's always nice, but you have to have some success and you have to have the right reasons why you're doing it.

When you do something, you have to do it the right way.

11. Some people run away from it, some people embrace it, I found a good middle ground.

Reflecting on what it is to be famous for him.

12. Before, I think, mom and dad were everything, but now, in my case, I had two new girls and suddenly they are completely dependent on you and there is a third generation.

There is always someone who depends on us.

13. Before I always thought it was just about tactics and technique, but every match has become physical and mental.

We must face the challenges that life presents us.

147. I amaze myself at the incredible way I use my talent to win.

We all have a talent to exploit.

15. My first memory is playing with a wooden racket instead of fluorescent balls, they were white and low pressure.

Looking at the past makes us see where we are.

16. I remember playing against the wall, cabinets, and garage doors for hours.

Beginnings are always difficult.

17. I have enjoyed my position as a tennis player.

You have to enjoy what you do.

18. There is no path around hard work. accept it. You have to dedicate hours to it, because there is always something you can improve on.

Everything that is done takes effort and work.

19. Sometimes you have to accept that one day someone played better than you.

There are always people more capable than us.

20. I have to adapt the holidays to the tournaments, particularly the Grand Slams in Melbourne, Paris, London and New York.

There are times when adaptation is the only alternative.

21. You always want to win. That's why you play tennis, because you love the sport and try to be the best you can be at it.

Winning is something innate in people.

22. Tennis can be a very frustrating sport.

Nothing is easy, everything has its difficulties.

23. The serve, I think, is the most difficult, you know, in terms of coordination, because you have both arms going, and you have to throw it at the right time.

Every activity has its difficulties.

24. You know, I don't just play for the record books.

Winning is not a matter of pleasing others, but of feeling pride in ourselves.

25. Getting this mark is nice, it's very good, although it doesn't make me win the tournament.

Not everything that is done leads to victory.

26. I think it is very difficult for the coaches to work with me. They will certainly have a good resume afterwards, but at the same time they are under a lot of pressure.

It is not easy to work with other people.

27. Some people, some media, unfortunately, don't understand that it's okay to just play tennis and enjoy it.

Enjoying what you do is essential to success.

28. Looking back, you have a dream and a hope to be a Top 100 player one day. Maybe play in the big stadiums.

Dreams can come true.

29. Sure, when you win everything, it's fun. But it doesn't necessarily mean that you love tennis more.

Winning is not synonymous with being passionate about what is done.

30. It used to make me nervous, you know if my parents would come to watch. And then I would get nervous if my friends would come and look at me.

On many occasions, grief can play tricks on us.

31. You think that peace, that place of peace and tranquility, harmony and trust, is when you start to give your best.

At all times give the best that is in you.

32. You have to dedicate hours to it, because there is always something you can improve.

Practice leads to perfection.

33. I did all the right things in many tournaments. But like I said, sometimes in sports it just goes the other way.

Doing the right thing does not always give the expected results.

34. When I won in 2003, never in my wildest dreams did I think I would win Wimbledon and have my children watch me lift the trophy.

If you work hard, dreams come true.

35. The pressure is not acting on me.

We must be serene to face the difficulties that come our way.

36. Being a husband is as big a priority for me as being a father.

Having a family is essential for many people.

37. I always had a dream that once I became number 1 in the world, if I had a child I hoped to have it soon enough that the child could watch me play.

It's nice when our loved ones see our triumphs.

38. Why did I start playing tennis? Because I like it. It's actually kind of a dream hobby that turned into a job. Some people just don't understand that, ever.

Hobbies also become the work that sustains us.

39. When you want to realize it, it's normal to be playing on center court, it's normal to compete in front of 15,000 people.

When you work hard, the reward is great.

40. I've always believed that if you're stuck in a hole and maybe things aren't going your way, you'll come out of it stronger. Everything in life is like that.

Difficulties make us mature and grow.

41. When you're good at something, do it all.

If you're really good at something, don't stop doing it.

42. You have to make a lot of sacrifice and effort to get sometimes little reward, but you must know that if you make the right effort, the reward will come.

Work hard and you will go far.

43. We can't always agree on everything.

Each person has the point of view and opinion of him.

44. I am very optimistic and I think that is what helps me the most in difficult times.

Optimism is a fundamental tool to achieve what you want.

45. I'm not afraid of anyone, but I respect everyone.

We must discard fear and reinforce respect for others.

46. I really like that about this sport, because I also played football and I couldn't stand it when I had to blame the goalkeeper.

Don't blame others for your mistakes.

47. I was a ball boy at my hometown tournament in Basel.

It always starts from the bottom.

48. (I collected) a lot of stickers. There was a year, I think it was the beginning of the 90s, in which all the classic tennis figures were (in a book)

When we are truly passionate about something, we must make every effort to continue on that path.

49. Those who followed me when I was younger knew that I had potential, but I don't think anyone thought that I would dominate the game like that.

The opinions of others should not influence us.

50. I try to push myself to move well. I try to push myself not to get angry and stay positive, and that's my biggest improvement in all these years. Under pressure I can see things very clearly.

Anger and anger do not lead to anything good.

51. It's a fun change all of a sudden. You have the babies, you have yourself and then you have your parents.

Changes must be accepted.

52. I think I've always been able to do that and really have fun on the court.

Fun and work don't have to be separated.

53. It's not that simple to wake up every morning and go on another trip around the world, another practice, all these other things; another physical training, another stretch.

There are days when we want to give up, but we have to keep going.

54. My favorite shot will always be the forehand. It was always my favorite shot when I was young, so it's the one I've won all the points with.

There are talents that we must highlight and take advantage of.

55. You make a living so you can pay for your training and, you know, your travels.

Work dignifies man and gives him the means to live peacefully.

56. I don't think we can afford to change our game just because of a particular opponent we play.

The rules must be followed.

57. I like to play against guys who have beaten me earlier in my career, trying to get revenge. I think it will be interesting to see how we both have improved.

Demonstrating what we have learned is the best way to get revenge on someone.

58. One always expects a defeat from time to time. So when it happens, why disappoint me if I win more than 90% of my matches?

Losses are also part of life.

59. I had to learn to be patient.

Patience is a great virtue, but difficult to have.

60. You have to believe in the long-term plan that you have but you need the short-term goals to motivate and inspire you.

Setting the objectives and fulfilling the plan will take you on the right path.

61. For a Roland Garros final to be special, Rafa Nadal has to be there.

Recognizing someone else's talent makes you great.

62. I always believe that if you're stuck in a hole and maybe things aren't going your way, you'll come out stronger. Everything in life is like that.

When we go through a bad time, we have to move on, even if it seems difficult and it hurts a lot.

63. I have always been very flexible. I don't care if I practice at 9 in the morning or 10 at night.

We have to adapt to what life gives us.

64. I'm a sucker for those old fashioned places, and Rome is as good as it gets, especially with Italian food.

We must enjoy the pleasures that life gives us.

65. I am now the Wimbledon champion, and I think that gives me even more confidence going into the Olympics.

Self-confidence is essential.

66. I don't mind if the fans come in a friendly and respectful way. That's part of the fun of being a top tennis player.

Respect is essential in all aspects.

67. Sometimes I get different answers. Like, he didn't even know that about me. I know myself through different languages, actually.

There are things that surprise us even ourselves.

68. Sometimes I am a different character in different languages. I enjoy them differently.

Each person has their way of seeing things.

69. That's part of the fun of being an elite tennis player. But if people take photos without permission, especially if my children are in the photo, I feel uncomfortable.

There are situations where respect is important.

70. 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'll take you to the orphanage.'

We are ready, when the time is right for it.

71. The original mentality in Switzerland is that education is the priority. That was what my parents taught me.

Education is the priority that a country should have.

72. I try to give my best level every day in training or in matches.

You have to give your best at all times.

73. I am as patient as a parent as I am on the tennis court.

Being a parent is a job that demands above all patience.

74. The more I lose, the more they think they can beat me. But believing is not enough, you still have to beat me.

There are people who think that because you have fallen it is no longer good for anything, just get up and move on.

75. I definitely need to use my opportunities when they come because there definitely won't be many.

You always have to take advantage of the opportunities that arise.

76. Obviously, the matches and all that stuff takes a toll on your body and stuff.

The daily hustle and the activities that are done, cause deterioration in the organism.

77. I always have in my mind that I can crush anyone.

The goal to be achieved must be very clear.

78. Having twins is life changing, that's for sure.

Becoming the parents of twin girls is a unique experience.

79. Win or lose, it's always something special and something you'll remember, even more so when the game was as dramatic as it is today.

Winning and losing must be experienced in the same way.

80. I like to get up and change diapers. It's the things you do.

The little things in life is what fills the spirit.

81. But as you get older, wiser and more experienced, you also know how to handle it.

Getting older has its advantages, one of them is the acquisition of experience.

82. The only thing you can do for sure is put luck on your side.

Work so that luck stays by your side.

83. You always want to win. That's why you play tennis, because you love the sport and try to be the best you can at it.

Sport must be a priority for people.

84. It takes me a long time to be really upset, but sometimes kids can cross the line if they annoy you too much.

Children have the facility to upset adults.

85. I try to relate to the fans and let them know how grateful I am.

Being grateful is a virtue of the great.

86. I hope that what I do on a tennis court can be an example.

You have to seek to become an example for another person.

87. I think that gradually more and more people believe that sport can be a future, a career and a way forward.

Sport brings many benefits to man and society.

88. You have to be careful how you express that. You don't want to be rude to the other players, because you have to face them.

Be careful how you express yourself, you can hurt someone.

89. I don't need to go back to Wimbledon every year because I can't live without it. He would be totally calm without tennis.

It is not good to be attached to things.

90. I get to know myself through different languages, actually.

Knowing yourself is not an easy task, since we change depending on the situations we face.