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 can't look too far down the line,
I have been struggling a little bit the last few days, ... I am surprised (this) went so quick.
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.
Rafael played a great match, it was tough to lose.
I never underestimate my opponent, that's not the way I play. It is never easy when you are playing your first match (of the season) on clay. I had a few sloppy points here and there. He made me doubt.
My second trip to Shanghai is a surprise. Everything is great here. The facilities, the atmosphere and the weather in Shanghai are great. I am looking forward to competing with the other seven great players here in November and trying to play my best.
I was struggling in the beginning, obviously. I was a little disappointed about the start. I was looking for my rhythm and he keeps coming at you and he didn't really allow me to get the rhythm either. But to turn it around in the end, and not playing my best, is always a good feeling.
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.
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.
Many people say I'm better on other surfaces but I know I can play well on clay. The French Open is definitely a goal of mine.
I guess the important moments, key moments of the match, I guess I was just superior to him. There was not much in it.
I stick to what I always do, whether it's a final or first-round match. I want to get the rhythm, see how the conditions are, adjust string tensions if I have to. Then I'm off.
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 fear no one, but respect everyone.