Roger Federer Quotes

Fans cheered as Roger Federer made history at the Wimbledon 2009. But, in the world of sport, fame is a moving target. Read these Roger Federer Quotes to read the mind of all time greats.

• (On his epic win at Wimbledon 2009) Andy played an unbelievable tournament. He's a great guy but there has to be a winner sometimes.
  
  
• (On his victory at Wimbledon 2009) Getting 15 Grand Slam titles is not something you dream about when you are a little boy, but I've had a great career.
  
  
• (Wimbledon 2009) I didn't hold the trophy last year. But it feels great after such a crazy match which could have gone on for a few more hours. My head is still spinning.
  
  
• (On losing to Andy Roddick at the Kooyong Classic final) You can't expect yourself to be already peaking like crazy in an exhibition tournament.
  
  
• (On his Australian Open win) This is probably my most dominant grand slam victory and it's already my 10th in such a short period of time. I amazed myself.
  
  
• (About Rafael Nadal) It could get into my mind. I could start thinking, 'I can't play against this guy, his game doesn't suit me'. I could start accepting the fact that I have been losing against him, but that would be a bad thing for me to do.
  
  
• I like to play against guys who have beaten me, especially early in the career, try to get them back. He was a tough opponent for me for a long, long time.
  
  
• I have learnt to be even more patient.
  
  
• (On his game against Rafael Nadal) I'm at the top of my game so, when I win or lose, I don't freak out. I don't think we can call it a rivalry yet. There's just too many great players around.
  
  
• (On entering the Australian Open) With all the injury problems we have in men's tennis at the moment, I'm happy to still be standing.
  
  
• (On being asked whether Andy Roddick is his rival or not) For me, I'm in the driver's seat; I'm No. 1 in the world. I've won the last couple of meetings, and I've won the big tournaments lately. Whoever comes, I'll try to beat him. But it's almost up to me to decide who's my rival, isn't it?
  
  
• (On his US Open prep) After the Wimbledon victory and a well-played Montreal tournament, I am extremely motivated. I got to New York early, just like in Wimbledon, and I will do everything to be optimally prepared. My main goal is to play well at the US Open, and if the No. 1 comes with the result, great.
  
  
• (After losing against Andy Murray at Cincinnati) No, I'm not [disappointed]. There's no reason to be because I'm on an incredible run. You always expect a loss once in a while. So when it happens, why be disappointed if I win over 90% of my matches?
  
  
• I have played Novak many times and he's always dangerous so this is a good win.
  
  
• I definitely need to use my chances when they come because definitely there won't be many.
  
  
• (After losing to Rafael Nadal at the French Open semifinals) I know I can beat him on any surface.
  
  
• (After winning in Munich) I never expected this, it's amazing! If you don't lose a set it's a pretty good tournament… I won three titles this year already and it's only half way of the season. I'm very happy with this season this far.