I am thinking more and more about what I want to and can do after my days as an active athlete. Thoughts like family and marriage also cross my mind more and more often.
Roger FedererWhen I was 12 years old, I was just horrible. My parents were ashamed to watch my matches. I would play on a court at the local club and they would watch from the balcony. They would scream, 'Be quiet' to me and I would scream back, 'Go and have a drink. Leave me alone.' Then we would drive home in a very quiet car. No one speaking to each other.
Roger FedererI used to do a lot of video analysis early on, but more for pleasure and looking at my own technique.
Roger FedererYou can't expect yourself to be already peaking like crazy in an exhibition tournament.
Roger FedererI 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 FedererI have a great record against anybody right now, so it doesn't really matter who I play in the final. I'll be in there as the big favorite. But I play my best in the finals, in the important matches. That's why I'm number one. There's no secret...I'm not overconfident, but very confident.
Roger Federer