10 reasons why everyone loves Roger Federer

Modified Nov 13, 2014 10:28 GMT

He holds the record for being the World Number 1 for the longest time! He is the leader of the Grand Slam tally with 17 majors to his name. He is the best thing that men’s tennis has ever witnessed. His fan base speaks volumes about his greatness and he is truly the ‘Master’ of the game in every sense of the word. Here is a list of some of the greatest reasons why the Swiss Master is loved so much by his fans all over the globe:

#1 The most amazing backhand!

When Roger Federer hits a backhand, it is one of the most graceful shots to look at. He can play the backhand from almost anywhere on the court, whether it is on the rise or from behind the baseline. Federer’s backhand is simply so magical!

#2 He knows 7 languages

Notthat this fact helps too much in the game, but the women all go gaga about a man with such a linguistic brilliance. The Swiss Master speaks English, German, French, Italian, Swiss German, Swedish and Spanish.Phew! What more can you ask for!

#3 He has won everything, everywhere

Roger Federer with the French Open trophy

He has won titles in more than 17 countries and on all kinds of surfaces that exist! He is truly a born champion.

#4 The fittest of all

He can run with all fervour, across the court and sometimes his agressive shots make you go WOW! He is one of the fittest players in mens tennis and there is nobody else who can play like he does at this age.

#5 A humble personality

He has always been someone you will never see get into a row or quarrel on and off the court. He accepts defeat with grace and is extremely humble when he wins.

#6 A family man

Roger Federer and Mirka Federer with kids

Although he is busy travelling duringmost part of the year, he makes sure to take time out for his family whenever he is free. He is a loving father to four kids (and interesting enough, he has two sets of twins!), and this fact makes him such a family man for his fans.

#7 His mental toughness

It is not possible to remain in the best of form all the time and Federer knows it well. He has always persevered and returned to the top spottime and again. No defeat has brought him down throughout his career.

#8 His genius is a cut above the rest

Tennis fans and critics had never really seen such a smart representation of gameplay before Federer came into limelight. His services are so strategically placed and his analysis of the ball is just brilliant.His game is not about brute aggressiveness, it is more about outplaying his opponents with real smartness.

#9 He is always consistent

Roger Federer with the Shanghai Masters title

Federer has always been very consistent with his game and has made it difficult forhis contemporaries to match up to his levels of consistency and game stability.

#10 Roger Federer = Tennis!

He is one the greatest players that the Open Era has ever seen, and for someone living in our age, it is impossible to imagine the existence of the game of tennis without mentioning the name of Roger Federer. He is a true champion and shall always remain one.

Boris Becker agrees to that when he says, "We have a guy from Switzerland who is just playing the game in a way I haven't seen anyone - and I mean anyone - play before. How fortunate we are to be able to see that. If he stays healthy and motivated - and the wonderful feel he has stays with him - he is the kind of guy who can overtake the greatest."

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