Roger Federer

I always had the dream that, once I became No 1 in the world, that if I had a child I hoped I would have it early enough so the child can see me playing.

Roger Federer

I always knew I had something special.

Roger Federer

I am extremely proud and honoured to have beaten Pete’s record as he was my childhood hero and I have always looked up to him.

Roger Federer

I had set a goal with my team to try and get back to the top of the rankings, but I never thought with the depth in the game this year that I would have been able to get it back so quickly.

Roger Federer

I have learnt to be even more patient.

Roger Federer

I have two lives, and all the problems I might have, I feel like I drop them once I step on to the match court.

Roger Federer

I love tennis! I’ve always felt like this because it is such a classy sport with a great, competitive flair to it.

Roger Federer

I’m not the kind of guy who wakes up angry.

Roger Federer

I’ve always been aware that the image you patiently construct for an entire career can be ruined in a minute. It scares you a bit, but that’s the way things are.

Roger Federer

It is always in my mind still that I can crush anybody. That’s not an issue. But I think that is the same for most athletes. If you don’t believe you can win tournaments anymore, then you can’t do it.

Roger Federer