Roger Federer Quotes on Time (26 Quotes)

I had to play my best match of the tournament. It happened I played my best in the finals, as usual. I don't know how I do it, but it definitely feels great every single time.

I think he's definitely put himself into positions all the time. If he beats me, right away he's in contention for No.1 in the world or he can win a big tournament again. I've been standing in his way and I think he knows that.

I am very pleased to be in the quarter-finals here for the third time, ... He's a big guy and serves very consistently but it comes down to being able to read his serve.

I came here with huge expectations ... Sampras was one of my favorite players of all time, and Borg, to be in that group is very special. I hope it's not going to stop at three,

I've got to bide my time, keep grinding away and try and look for the answers I guess,

In my eyes, James gave it away. For the first time, he was in this position (playing in a featured night match at the Open), but I think James had him and let it go.

I've been waiting for this moment a long time. I've never gone 6-0, 6-0 on the ATP tour and I don't remember the last time I played someone ranked that low.

Just stay with him, for the entire time. I have the feeling that other guys tend not to take the physical challenge with him. That's what I won't do.

You can't keep it up all the time, ... It would be too much to ask of yourself year in and year out to always win two or three (majors) a year. It's hard, mentally and physically. It's a draining sport.

For me, it is a dream come true. Finally, I won a title in Switzerland after four times in the final. I never though I would win this tournament. There was a lot of talk about this for a long time.

We spent Christmas together but a lot of time was spent on the court for an intense preparation for 2006.

It's constant pressure, ... When it's over, it's kind of a surprise. You can't expect to win all the time. If it keeps on going, it's incredible.

It's not easy being expected to win all the time. But I'm happy with my game and it gives me something to look forward to when I play him again.

I had a tough time breaking him up until the time he served for the set, which was obviously very important,

I like to play against guys who have beaten me, especially early in the career, try to get them back, ... He was a tough opponent for me for a long, long time.

It was tough, tough match, like expected in the conditions. I knew I was gonna play in a time when the sun was gonna go down. Wind wasn't too bad. I thought I did really well today.

I was in control all the time. I don't have to push 100 percent all the time. I have to save my energy but be careful that I didn't get too much into it. I have to play good tennis to come through the match. I had a good start in both sets.

We talked this time, not purely about tennis. He was really what I expected - a great person, great man.

But if you play 100 percent and be focused at the time, you can get a chance.

I was in control and didn't have to push 100 percent all the time. But he didn't play too bad you know. I really had to play good tennis to come through.

It's going to affect me almost the most. It's going to be interesting to see because I'll play many players who maybe played it for the first time. If that's fair, I don't know.

The first finals in Basel (2000 and 2001) I wasn't the favorite, ... But this time, I thought I had the best chance and went in as the favorite. It's really great to finally lift a trophy at home.

It feel great. I've been waiting for this moment a long time,

Maybe now that he's a married man and getting a baby, maybe that's going to help him to be a little bit more relaxed and maybe it's not everything just to beat me. He's definitely put himself into positions all the time. If he beats me, right away he's in contention for No. 1 in the world or he can win a big tournament again.

Wimbledon has taken a lot of pressure off my back, you know. I really started to feel that I should do better in Grand Slams. But then to end up winning it the way I did there really kind of just relieved me, big time.

I haven't lost my No. 1 ranking this year so I will try to keep it up and who knows, I could be standing here in 365 days' time,