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I'm a very positive thinker, and I think that is what helps me the most in difficult moments.

You always want to win. That is why you play tennis, because you love the sport and try to be the best you can at it.

My dad said if you become a tennis professional just make sure you get into the top hundred, because you have to make a little bit of money. You make a living so you can pay your coaching and, you know, your travels.

From Roger Federer

When you do something best in life, you don't really want to give that up - and for me it's tennis.

From Roger Federer

You know, I don't only play for the record books.

From Roger Federer

Early in my career, I struggled with consistency, but I couldn't get more consistent than this year.

From Roger Federer

I feel a bit awkward playing in a red shirt out at Wimbledon. But I don't dislike it.

From Roger Federer

Before, I guess, mum and dad were everything, but now, in my case, I had two new girls and all of a sudden they're completely dependent on you and there's a third generation. It's a funny shift all of a sudden. You have the babies, you have yourself and then you have your parents.

From Roger Federer

I don't mind fans coming up in a friendly, respectful way. That's all part of the fun of being a top tennis player. But if people take pictures without permission, particularly if my children are in the shot, I feel uncomfortable.

From Roger Federer

Sometimes you have to accept that a guy played better on the day than you.

From Roger Federer

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