Roger Federer Press Conference | Laver Cup 2022
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- Roger Federer faces the media's questions in this press conference ahead of Laver Cup 2022.
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Welcome to the official Laver Cup CZcams channel. Laver Cup London 2022 runs from September 23-25 at The O2. The tournament takes place for the fifth time and features some of the best players in the world. Björn Borg captains Team Europe, consisting of Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Casper Ruud, Roger Federer and Andy Murray. John McEnroe captains Team World, consisting of Felix Auger-Aliassime, Taylor Fritz, Diego Schwartzman, Alex De Minaur, Frances Tiafoe and Jack Sock. Team Europe’s vice captain is Thomas Enqvist and Team World’s vice captain is Patrick McEnroe. In all four previous editions of the Laver Cup, Team Europe have been crowned champions, including last year at Boston 2021.
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Federer, the rarest of athletes...and people. Family, hard work, honesty, boundless class, respectful, intellect, insane talent and ferocious determination.
It's crazy how that many words are not even enough. Simply Roger Federer.
@M What does football have to do with this?
@M So what? Apples / Oranges. No discussion.
@M at least we don’t act like pussies with fake acting
I’d throw in good looks in there!
This man oozes charisma and class. His legacy is impeccable.
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Oozes ? 🤣😂😂 these weirdos I sware
@@donatobaonguis4315 Very true
@@genesisnkaidence8519 Sounds like you don't have a vocabulary and looks like you aren't good at spelling. Don't take it out on people who do. Have fun watching tennis.
@@genesisnkaidence8519 normal word? Someone dumb?
"I don´t need all the records to be happy. I can tell you that."
Great Player , great statement
You could not have scripted a better ending to this press conference. Mic drop.
His legacy is not the number of matches or grand slams he won. It is the way he made us feel when he played on the court, the way he articulated his game and conducted himself on and off courts. He is the biggest ambassador for tennis and the most complete player the sport has seen so far. #RF Forever.
"I dont need ALL the records to be happy"
😊 That's my GOAT.
Set so many, some had to get broken, given who he played with.
Some of the most remarkable, which reflects his consistency of which he is rightly so proud, never will be broken.
Roger, you remain unique and
No hay nadie, pero nadie, mas grande que Roger Federer
"Don't need all the records to be happy, I'll tell you that"
What a classy way to end the press conference and the endless questions about who the GOAT is. Humble, wise and unselfish, The legacy he leaves behind is far more than just records and titles. The passion behind loving what he does everyday shows just what a big heart he has - Roger is an inspiration to everyone not just tennis....
Best comment ever.
🙂Have a nice day.
The greatest in so many ways. Roger is to be admired not only for his success in tennis, but also for his character, notably how he treats people both on and off the court. Bittersweet, but I'm thrilled that I was able to see him play in person when the Laver Cup was in Chicago.
For sure he is/was such a great tennis player, no doubt about it… however being the GOAT is not a popularity contest, it is a matter of facts not to sweet and tender subjective opinions, RN and ND have surpassed to RF in the GOAT race so he is not even longer a contender…
Me 2. Saw Roger and John Isner have a great match!
@@vvaltierra5556 It's not a matter of being a popularity contest, and it's interesting you say it's not a matter of sweet and tender subjective opinions then follow it up DIRECTLY with a subjective OPINION. Greatest of All Time - Mania isn't something new being debated , in a variety of sports. Novak has captured many ATP records, Nadal a couple himself, RF still holding on to many that will probably never be touched, so where do you draw the line already eliminating him when Hall of Fame players/analysts still have him very much in the conversation? I'd like to know the credentials that put you and your opinion (shared by many, I'll admit) ahead of players and former players that COMPLETELY disagree with your statement. I'd venture to say Michael Jordan is probably the widest-margin "GOAT" if there ever was a clear-cut, and he was the furthest thing from the winningest player ever, didn't retire with the most points, rebounds, steals or assists, yet he maintains this status based on his playing style and HOW HE CHANGED THE GAME. If you're going to throw around terms like GOAT, it absolutely has ALWAYS gone beyond just the stats, or every GOAT people have named in sports (Jordan, Tiger, Nicklaus, Ali) are all just false, no? Nothing will eliminate Novak or Rafa from always being in the conversation, and I don't believe anyone that knows sports and more specifically tennis will ever not have Roger sitting at the head of that table of conversation as well.
Nadal and Djokovic are better than this weak era champ. Don't @ me you n words
@@vvaltierra5556 Thank you for putting your opinion on every Statement, but You’re failing they key point right now, this isn‘t about who‘s the goat, it’s about roger‘s last match, so show a bit more respect ;)
Tennis won't be the same without Roger. He is not just a champion player. He is an icon! A symbol for for the sport. Many of us gave this sport attention and started watching Tennis because of this guy and his grace. Nobody, I mean literally nobody was, is and will be as legendary as Roger Federer in Tennis anywhere in the near future. #RForever ♥
@M What is your end goal with posting this? Attention? Has nothing to do with this video.
@@AllisonJonescastdirector3474 He's posted it on every Roger video so far and multiple times. A pity he doesn't realise how boring he is, with nothing much to say.
I hope he lives up to his promise not to disappear. He can continue to be a huge part of the sport if he wants to be.
Wonderful words! Djokovic and Nadal are machines or robots if you like, but Federer was an athlete that moved as gracefully as a ballet dancer. He was unique and a cut above the rest. They may win more Grand Slam titles than Roger but they will ALWAYS be inferior to the great Roger Federer.
Roger could talk forever and you would never get tired of hearing him speak. So sad to see him go. He has been my idol for so long and will continue to be until the end of time.
Incomparable. There was something very spiritual in watching Roger on centre court in his all whites calmly dismantling his opponents while the anxious crowd holds it's breath. It was a constant in life for 20 years now. Something to look forward to every year. And to think it'll never happen again is sad beyond belief. Thank you Roger.
Couldn’t agree with you more. 🙏🏻
YESSS
His reaction to all the reporters has shown the reason why so many people love him
Nole = Machine, Rafa = Fighter, but Roger = Artist
And was effortless at it. I often question where he’d be if he grinded more like the other two, and changed his racquet sooner.
@@AllisonJonescastdirector3474 to the first part, yes, he wouldn't be Roger the smooth artist. To the second part, oh boy, that's his biggest career mistake IN HINDSIGHT, just like Sampras said it as for him. Winning Slams with such a small frame, it's hard to make the change
Yes, well said.
Brilliant definition!!!
I’d have all three on my team, but the artist will lead!
Out of the 3 (Federer, Nadal & Djokovic), Federer has the most beautiful game to watch and that is what makes him the best, for me.
People cheered the loudest for Roger more than any other player in history.
He is one of the greatest examples of not only achieving exceptional success but also handling success exceptionally well 😇😘 G.O.A.T
G.W.O.A.T Greatest Way Of All Time
He is the reason I fell in love with tennis. I’m sad that he’s retiring but it’s time for him to start a new chapter. He’s given so much to the tennis world and he is THE GOAT.
He is THE GOAT.
He is TENNIS 🎾
Guys…. For sure he is/was such a great tennis player… however being the GOAT is not a popularity contest, it is a matter of facts not to sweet and tender subjective opinions, RN and ND have surpassed to RF in the GOAT race so he is not even longer a contender…
@@vvaltierra5556 Roger - The magician
Rafa - The warrior
Novak - The machine
Greatness lies in the eyes of the beholder.
I consider Roger the greatest. I prefer magic. Magic is hard to replicate. His talent and style combined with his winning makes him quite unique unlike the other two greats.
The thing about records is that they are always broken. Roger set those records to start with for other people to chase. It’s easier having a target to chase than setting one for others to chase. You just never know what number is enough and the motivation isn’t the same. So if someone comes along and breaks it, yes that makes them great but numbers cannot be the only measure for greatness.
@@fanvalryinc6527 Pete Sampras was before the tennis record man to Chase…. Before him some others…. Now the new goal to achive will be ser either by RN or ND, that’s the nature of the sport… I insist, Roger has been surpassed for the GOAT race already, he now has no longer chances to compete for that achievement… still for sure he is and will be one of the greatest but for sure not the very best based in facts…
@@vvaltierra5556 wrong, the thing about being the greatest is exactly that numbers alone don’t do the job.
Rafa and Djoker are more successful, no doubt. But it takes more than quantity of wins to truly become the GOAT.
This man is the very reason I fell in love with tennis. But time waits for no one. I'm so grateful to have enjoyed his talent for all the years he played and miss him terribly. Carry on, GOAT! ❤
What an absolute class act Roger is!! Is it any wonder he's so well loved!! There'll never be another quite like him!!!
No one will ever address a press question, better than or with more thought than Roger ❤️
Very sad for him that his body ended his career, but so glad he seems at peace with his decision. Wishing him the best in his retirement.
Too many things and the game itself is in love with you too Roger
His biggest regret must be to not be able to leave the game under his own volition. When an injury dictates your retirement, that must be fully frustrating. Federer will be regarded as the biggest ambassador of tennis.
I disagree. It is on his own terms. Father Time catches all athletes, but he’s not retiring because he’s not able to play tennis anymore, he’s retiring because he’s no longer able to play competitive as he would like to because of his body limitations now.
Well, he had two championship points at Wimbledon in 2019 when he was still competitive, then he choked and blew them. Could have retired then and there, had he won. That would have been perfect closure to his career.
Also, he was luckily so blessed all his life not having many injuries. And now with the Laver Cup. It could be sooo much much worse.
The man comes out to a presser for the first time since announcing his retirement and doesn't get a standing ovation !! These media guys are robots.
That's not their job. They are the media and they need to be professional. Tennis "media" are notorious for being hacks, but it seems this occasion brought out the real journalists.
Undoubtedly the greatest of all time! The grace with which he played is unrivalled! Will miss you!
Yes how can u even have doubt wen two players have more gs than him. Sure
Tennis’s newbie’s talked about Federer being finished 2011. He went on setting new highs and battling with younger guys for 8 years more. Thank you!
Omg, the greatest, the greatest no matter what! On and off the court he is an example of humility, what makes him even better. I became a fan in the last years, he made me watch the game, I feel bad for not enjoying him on court for much longer... thank you, maestro, thank you for all the joys!
All the best Roger... your grace and style on the court will be missed. Class act.
Federer has played both Michael Chang and Felix Auger. He's been around for ever, and it's hard to believe his career is over.
Taking the baton from the likes of Michael Chang, Sampras & Agassi. Passing the baton to the current young guns like Felix, Tsitsipas, Medvedev & Alcaraz (took a pic with him in Wimbledon 2019) wish they played an official match.
I really thought he would play 1 last Wimbledon, really sad man . .
@@ale03000 yupp i will sure cry when his final match will get over
What a sportsman, i‘m happy and sad at the same time. He’s going to have a wonderful life… beautiful way of thinking, humble and hope he is going to stay healthy. Huge Novak fan here but with love from Serbia.
Loved his GOAT response.
Basically, I caught the guy who set the major title bar (Sampras).
Then guys chased me.
Guys will chase them.
On and on and on…
I will cherish the good old memories of watching your complete match skipping everything aside . Always so engrossed with your style of play, the delicate volley, the perfect court coverage with least effort, the magic on the line serves, the oil painting one handed backhand, powerful inside out forehand, daring SABR on serve returns, slice backhand drop , skillset for picking the ball early, just magnetic effortless ease of floating on tennis court. All of us spectators roaring and rooting for you . For me you were the game of Tennis 🎾 thank you Roger Federer for everything. You are my fav sport personality of all the sports. close second is Ronnie o Sullivan
Roger Federer is the True peRFect legend and the greatest, the most elegant, graceful, successful, beautiful. Love Roger Federer.
I like how he included Murray and Stan in the conversation. Shows his class.
Murray deserves to be Big 4
When people say perfection doesn't exist, just think about Federer image.
Thanks Roger for all these wonderful years... Believe it or not, my husband and I saw Roger when he was 19 yrs old at Miami Open practicing and we thought, wow, that guy will be one of the best! We weren't wrong! Time flies.... can't never forget that and now he is retiring after so much success. He has done well and we are proud of him!
Nobody plays tennis like him. And nobody is like him. He is not only the greatest and most beloved player in history, he transcended the sport and became and icon and an example to people all over the world. He is pure class. Tennis will not be the same ever again.
AS a volunteer in a developing country, friends lent me a key to a room with a TV (wide-screen at that!) in their little hotel, to watch the end of the Oz Open - Roger was in the Quarters. Didn't feel well - headache, hot/cold, shivering - and had to leave to go to the doctor's. Diagnosed with malaria, missed the whole end of the Open and Roger taking the cup! I did think, why me?!
He almost bursted in tears around 25:00 when answering about being tennis ghost but they way he controlled his emotions is again impeccable as his playing style n career was
You made me tear up a bit now by mentioning it ;)
that's not bad for a second language. keep trying.
Hope we will see more Roger in all future Laver Cup events.
Rafa fan here, but will be sad to see a legend of the game leave. Best of luck for retirement and we hope to see you around.
💯% committed to the game he belongs. He has given everything to the game he loves. Man of quality. Greatest of all time. Yes Fed ,we enjoyed the game a lot last 25 years. You are a complete success person with incredible skills and rhythmic actions. Wishing good health and all the blessings of God to you Fed.💔💔💔
Thank you so much for everything Roger! It's hard to believe this time has come. We love you so much and we are so happy for everything you will accomplish in the future. Thank you for everything you have done for the beautiful game of tennis. We are really really sad but we cannot wait to see you back in some capacity or the other. Wishing you, Mirka, the kids+family and the team all the best
A great legend and icon .
You will be missed forever.
And thank you . All the best to you Roger .
What a legend and noble human being.
Last sentence sums it all: ‘don’t need all the records to be happy’
"Don't need all the records to be happy." oh man... you deserve it all
I truly believe that his consistency and longevity (after being erratic in the beginning) has also got to do with his rivalry with Rafa. Roger was challenged to be much better with his game because of that! I really love their dynamic, one that I will never forget, at the same time very grateful to witness in this lifetime!!🙏
THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR EXAMPLES, AS A PLAYER, AS A PERSON, AS A HUMEN BEING. THANK YOU, GOD BLEES YOU FOR EVER.
Roger!! as elegant as it gets!!
Federer's aura is incredible.
My GOAT This weekend is going to be so emotional I can tell!
This was so perfect from Federer, he really didnt have to do this yet he's so respectful and gracious. I'm gonna miss him so much!!! 😢😭🥲❤️🐐🎾👏🏆We love u, Roger!!!
i just love everything about this guy ❤️❤️
Roger ❤ you are blessed to be life long hero for generations to generations to come 🙏😇
Artist on the court
Artist off the court
#RForever #GOAT ❤️
Can't hold tears..Thank you for saying you will be in touch.. you're the reason of me loving tennis but to say goodbye to you is pain. but I'm surprise that nobody asks him about his knee😔😔. I wanna know how he's doing after the surgery and all.
Love you Roger and will always ❤️❤️❤️
Laver Cup didn´t start yet, and I´m already crying
I saw it coming, yet I’m still so heartbroken.
I am awestruck with the contrast between the sheer brilliance of his game and the simplicity he oozes in his expressions/talks. How he transcended his mindset early in juniors from being a grumpy junior, he learned to play his game his own way not just somebody else's idea of showing off how feisty one ought to be on court, he admits he had to work hard to find that grit & fight because maybe it was not ingrained in his DNA, and he overcame all that. I think these are the lessons for the juniors, aspiring professionals ... you can be your own and still rise to the top. The cookie cutter behavior from tennis manuals/books/coaching is laying out the trap for players to do something that is not their nature. The sport can be done in more than just a few effective ways. Creative talent!!
Gonna really Miss Roger one of the greatest to ever do it No Doubt definitely changed the game in so many valuable and Humble ways. Thank God i got to see him play at the US Open When i was little in 2009‼️‼️ im Forever Grateful For this Era of Serena Venus Roger and Rafa and Nole such a fierce Era of Tennis🙏🏽🔥🙌🏽🐐🐐🐐. I will be Watching for your next Chapter Best of luck and blessings‼️
I don't think there has and will ever be a more magical player on the tennis court.
Federer will be missed. Miss you already Roger
The end of an era! Thank you Roger, you brought me to this sport when you beat Novak at RG in 2011!
For what he has done in tennis, he should be granted how and with whom he would like to play. Outside tennis, a role model for the sport and the world. What a privilege this Feder era.
We'll miss you GOAT 🐐😢
Thank you sir. Much respect always. Thank you for your blood, sweat and tears all these years.
Listening to. This straight for 30min……tbh I have happy tears
You are god of tennis ! Tennis won't be same without you. All the best !! will miss your game !!
Roger.you have had an Awesome Career, great family life. amazing class. and a great talent.And all of those accomplishments All of .. that will be missed by the tennis world as well as all of the supportive fans worldwide. The tenacious determination to compete is a great aspiration to all of us Club Players.
Te queremos mucho y fue un honor y un privilegio verte jugar todos estos años!!!
Campeón y leyenda, gracias
À golden and kind human being Roger!!!😊❤
I could sit n listen Roger speaking for hours.
His interaction with is just wonderful. Cheerful
Just THANK YOU for being a beautiful player, professional, and person. Thank you for your commitment to the less fortunate. Please be our president (:
what a GENTLEMAN 🌹💕💐 CLASS and GRACE in EQUAL measure ., 🌸 LOVE YOU, RF ❤️
Roger Federer has the record of 237 consecutive weeks at No. 1.
there will never be another one like him 💔
Roger is incomparable... The best.
"You don't need all the records to be happy." That will stay with me forever.
What Rafa has been saying for years.
Pure class on and off the court.
True Legend. Idol
Thanks for everything!
All the right sensitivities and all expressed with modesty and authenticity.Faultless.
Great personality, a very humble Legend & Maestro of Modern Tennis, when he was asked about his beautiful shots and on footwork, in winning many big matches, he also need grit, fights, and all the toughness!!! Best wishes Roger from INDONESIA.
So many masters in tennis.. But they way Roger palyed the tennis was a different thing.. So easy in the eyes..
Roger is much more like the entrepreneur now. Thanks for the tennis moment that he ever shared with us.
Just THE GOAT !!!
No more , no less ,👍👍👍🥰
Hopefully they have an exhibition friendly match between Federer and Alcaraz in the near future 👍
Kinda bummed he won't be playing singles, but at the end of the day, he made the best decision for his body.
The greatest ever. ..
And I see what he is saying, the people said after Sampras and Agassi quit that tennis wouldn't be the same as well. But well, then we got Roger! And though the other guys are great players, they are nothing like Roger as people. Federer was not just an amazing player, he was the greatest ambassador, the game and the history and future really matters to him. He had a great relationship with everyone, players, press, fans etc. It is because of who he is as a person, because of his character and personality, not just his talent and success that people loved him. And personally, I don't think we'll see something like him again. In fact, I feel really sorry for this generation and the ones to come, and I'm very thankful I got to experience Federer's career ("live").
It's been fun watching you play, happy 😊 retirement
He will always be my tennis hero. Gentleman Roger defying physics with his Wilson wand.
I watch tennis because of this man. Period.
Yesss!
Sir Roger federer golden legend in universal love you so much miss you so much teniss history best player ❤❤❤
Watched every second of the interview...wow. Thank you for everything Roger!
the most beloved of all the tennis legends
starting to settle in how much ill miss him not just for the tennis player but the character as well. Have a great retirement Rogie
our Rog is such a nice fella
roger will always be special in tennis history, one of the greatest, thanks for playing roger
This is also another off-court part that I'll sorely miss Roger for - such incredible articulation of ideas and experiences all chock-full of gold nuggets for pros and amateurs alike.
Miss you so much. He was an artist. Speaks so well. Expressive n analytical.