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
I'm shocked every time that I've reached so many finals or won against so many players or whatever record it is. It strikes me and makes me obviously very happy and very proud that I've been able to do it for so many years at the highest of levels.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses surprise and pride about achieving numerous successes over a long career.
In this quote, Roger Federer reflects on his journey as a professional athlete, highlighting the unexpected nature of his achievements and the joy that comes from sustained excellence. He emphasizes the pride he feels in reaching multiple finals and winning against tough competition, illustrating the remarkable dedication and resilience required to maintain such high performance over many years.
Themes
SuccessPrideAchievementHappinessDedicationCompetitiveness
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used during a motivational speech for athletes to inspire them about the journey of success.
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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.
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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.
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Seriously. I'm not playing to prove anything to journalists. I'm playing for myself, for my fans,to make people happy.
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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.
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