Why I Like Roger Federer

By Davis Pete


There are many tennis players that I like to watch and learn from. I am always so amazed by the way they play and how they hit the ball so cleanly and smoothly on the court. However, there is a lot of hard work and sacrifice these players put in for training and during matches in order to succeed. There are no shortcuts and these players put in countless hours of practice to improve themselves both physically and mentally. These players have been an inspiration to me and I have always been motivated by them. Although I like many players, the player I like the most is Roger Federer, the number 1 in the world. Roger Federer (born August 8, 1981) is a Swiss professional tennis player who, in 2004, became the world's top tennis player.

My favorite tennis player is Roger Federer because he has been my idol from a very young age. He is truly a genius at work on the court as he is constantly thinking of how to outwit the opponent and win the point. Watching him play is always so entertaining and I can always learn so much from his game. I would always watch his matches and would always be amazed at how well he uses the court to make his opponents run. Federer has an accurate and good serve which he uses to his advantage by pulling the opponent out wide and then hitting down-the-line. Roger is just unpredictable in the game of tennis as he is an all-rounded player and can control the ball so well that he can create points and opportunities for himself. Moreover, Roger Federer is very good at changing the rhythm and pace of the ball to force an error off his opponent's racket. Roger is also amazing at controlling his emotions. He has a "poker-face" on court and never really shows any emotions besides an occasional fist pump or 'c'mon'. I also really admire the Swiss Maestro's game as he plays so effortlessly and gracefully. Whenever he steps on court there is always this very calm and composed aura that just resonates from him.

I like Roger because he is a determined person and will work hard for success. He says '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.' This shows that he is competitive and is hungry for success. This led him to win 17 Grand Slam titles breaking the previous all-time men's record of 14 by Pete Sampras. Federer's list of achievements is countless and the Swiss has managed to break many records in his years of playing in the professional circuit.

Despite all these remarkable achievements, Roger Federer is still humble and displays great sportsmanship on court. A player should have good character and attitude Roger Federer has great attitude and character and I am truly inspired by the Swiss' sportsmanship and attitude on and off court. He is still hungry for success and is willing to work even harder to scale greater heights.

To end off, Roger Federer has truly been an inspiration and I have learnt a lot from watching him play and learning from his game. He is truly a remarkable sportsman with great sportsmanship. His calm and cool-headed attitude on court and his determined and competitive spirit off court has truly motivated me to work harder. I will always admire Roger Federer as he is such a clever player and he will always remain my favorite tennis player of all time. Alle Federer!




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