Roger Federer
Roger Federer
Roger Federeris a Swiss professional tennis player who is currently ranked world No. 3 by the Association of Tennis Professionals. His accomplishments in professional tennis have led to him being regarded by many as the greatest tennis player of all time. Federer turned professional in 1998 and has been continuously ranked in the top 10 since October 2002...
NationalitySwiss
ProfessionTennis Player
Date of Birth8 August 1981
CityBasel, Switzerland
CountrySwitzerland
I'm a little bit used to the situation, and it's not an easy one to be in. I mean, basically, he has been waiting for this day his whole life. He's going to come out there and try to beat me, not just play with me.
That match taught me what some things about how I should play against him. But I've still got to go out there and beat him.
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.
This is how it will be in every match at the Open. I'm ready for the pressure, ... It's a good feeling that I have. The players, I know them all, I've beaten them all.
He is good enough to beat me on a day when I am not on, ... I expect a tough match.
The more I lose, the more they believe they can beat me. But believing is not enough, you still have to beat me.
I've really proved that on all surfaces, everywhere in the world, I can win the title. It's been incredible for me from beginning to end.
Rafael played a great match, it was tough to lose.
I was playing so well that it was hard to keep it up. I did not finish off some points I should have.
I was very focussed on this match, very concentrated.
I was the guy making all the errors and he was not. He was playing a few good shots. I had a few sloppy points here and there. He made me doubt.
Well, I'm not overconfident. I just know what I have to do ... I think extremely well in finals, and on big points usually I'm ... well, I've been unbeatable.
I am now the Wimbledon champion, and I think that gives me even more confidence coming to the Olympics. And maybe in some ways, it maybe takes some pressure off the Olympics, because I already did win at Wimbledon this year.
I can't look too far down the line,