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 how to cope and can therefore win 10 matches in a row. I want to be remembered as a good player rather than an idiot on court.
Roger FedererRead
When they [court announcers] say, 'This is the world No. 2,' it just doesn't sound right to me because either I'm No. 1 or I'm a grand slam champion. I'm not world No. 2. I just don't like the ring of it when I'm introduced on court because I've been up there for so, so long.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote expresses Roger Federer's disdain for being labeled as 'No. 2' in the world, emphasizing his identity as a top player and champion.
In this quote, Roger Federer conveys his strong belief in his capabilities and accomplishments as a tennis player. He feels that being introduced as 'world No. 2' undermines the hard work and dedication he has put into his career, as he identifies more closely with being the best or a grand slam champion. This sentiment reflects the mindset of champion athletes who see themselves at the pinnacle of their sport and underscores the significance of elite performance and self-identity within competitive contexts.
Themes
SuccessChampionIdentityConfidenceAchievement
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech at a sports event, to inspire young athletes to push for their best.
More from Roger Federer
All quotes →Winning or losing, it's always something special and something you'll remember, even more so when the match was as dramatic as it was today. It's even more memorable when I see my kids there with my wife and everything. That's what touched me the most, to be quite honest. The disappointment of the match itself went pretty quickly.
Roger FedererRead
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 FedererRead
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 FedererRead
Seriously. I'm not playing to prove anything to journalists. I'm playing for myself, for my fans,to make people happy.
Roger FedererRead
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 FedererRead
Similar quotes
Those who get the most out of life and those who give the most are those who make the choice to act.
Stephen CoveyRead
I couldn't find the sports car of my dreams, so I built it myself.
Ferdinand PorscheRead
I can't imagine a person becoming a success who doesn't give this game of life everything he's got.
Walter CronkiteRead
I wanted to make a living, but I really was not interested in money at all. I was interested in being a great comedian.
Larry DavidRead
In order to succeed in the world people do their upmost to appear successful.
Francois De La RochefoucauldRead
Many a man has finally succeeded only because he has failed after repeated efforts. If he had never met defeat he would never have known any great victory.
Orison Swett MardenRead