When I was 12 years old, I was just horrible. My parents were ashamed to watch my matches. I would play on a court at the local club and they would watch from the balcony. They would scream, 'Be quiet'… — Roger Federer Copy Share Image
I feel like I've definitely become more a man now than in the last few years since I'm not scared of five setters anymore.… — Roger Federer Copy Share
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… — Roger Federer Copy Share
One or two years ago, I didn't know who I was on court and I used to swear a lot. But now I've learned… — Roger Federer Copy Share
Hopefully I can just have another terrible year with only the one Grand Slam and that will be just fine. — Roger Federer Copy Share
I can walk around screaming, 'I have 17 Grand Slams. I have the record here or there.' When you can play for history and… — Roger Federer Copy Share
Once you find that peace, that place of peace and quiet, harmony and confidence, that's when you start playing your best. — Roger Federer Copy Share
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… — Roger Federer Copy Share
Seriously. I'm not playing to prove anything to journalists. I'm playing for myself, for my fans,to make people happy. — Roger Federer Copy Share
The serve, I think, is the most difficult, you know, in terms of coordination, because you got the two arms going, and you got… — Roger Federer Copy Share
I am now the Wimbledon champion, and I think that gives me even more confidence coming to the Olympics. And maybe in some ways,… — Roger Federer Copy Share
Obviously, matches and all that stuff takes its toll on your body and so forth. But as you get sort of a bit older,… — Roger Federer Copy Share
My advice is you've got to make sure you wear the clothes and not [let] the clothes wear you. It's quite simple in a… — Roger Federer Copy Share
Every season is different or special, Last year was the most emotional, the most special. Losing in Australia, coming back, winning Paris, Wimbledon, getting… — Roger Federer Copy Share
Success is a nice thing because it always means you've taken a step forward and it gives you a sense of pride, which in… — Roger Federer Copy Share
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… — Roger Federer Copy Share
