Old World Number 1 Roger Federer He is one of the most successful players in the history of the sport and is the 2nd most successful man of the Tour with 103 championships to his name. Jimmy Connors‘ 106 title record. Federer’s fame and popularity also made him the 3rd richest tennis star of all time, and he was the first person to win 20 Grand Slam titles. tennis.
In addition to his tremendous success on the pitch, Federer is also known for his behavior and the way he maintains his public image. His on-court demeanor serves as an example to the next generation of players and is often referred to as the epitome of an excellent tennis player.
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“It was the most embarrassing thing he’s ever done”: former Nike Director on Roger Federer’s racket shot
But Federer was not so gentlemanly. The Swiss, like most of his age, was an arrogant youth full of passion and aggression and not afraid to get involved in unnecessary arguments. Speaking of Roger, Mike NakajimaFormer Nike director talked about what plotted Federer to change his stance on the court and become a gentleman instead of a ‘brat’.
“When I met Roger in 94/95, he was fresh out of the young, he was a really talented player but his rackets were smashing in a heartbeat. he wasn’t Roger Federer we all know. One day I wanted Roger to be someone everyone loved when he stopped being a brat on tour. There is not a single person I know who hates the man. Nobody said that. I asked him what happened.
“He revealed that he used to be a professional actor. Marat Safina Russian player who won the Australian Open and US Open and he was one of the guys Roger competed in one of his last junior competitions. It was a match to see who was the best teenager in the world and Roger won in three sets. He came home and watched the highlights, and all it showed was that Marat and Roger were bad boys on the field.
“Shouting, screaming, breaking things, throwing things – that’s what stood out – not the great shots they hit. He said it was the most embarrassing thing he’s ever done, and he swore he’d never do it again, and he didn’t.” Nakajima said he gave more insight into the tennis great a few years ago.
With FedererIt is another example of his human nature to spot his own flaws and take responsibility so early in his career, overshadowed by his tennis skills, often leading people to believe he was a demigod on the court. pure brilliance where it destroys its rivals.
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