Roger Federer: “More kids now play tennis in Switzerland”

Swiss professional tennis player, World No. 3 Roger Federer knows how difficult it is to stay tough mentally even if you have had a lot of success in tennis. The World No. 3 always had a very consistent and solid career. “You concentrate on yourself, your game”, Federer said. “I've had my emotions under control, so for me, that question, I don't need to ask myself if it's on my racquet or not. I scream once in a while. That's because I like doing it, you know. It's not something I feel like I have to control. “If it happens, it's not a big deal because it happens so rare now. I'm at absolute peace with myself. Other players or other athletes do it differently to perform well, to remind themselves they need to get better or adjust or stuff like that.' Federer also believes that tennis is in a great position for its popularity: 'I think the tour is very healthy at the moment. “I think we have a great product with great rivalries. It's a truly global sport. I don't know if we have 10 of the same guys from the same nation in the top 10, so it's really super global, like many sports, would love to be. “I think tennis also in the States is growing. We really have a great product with all the right players doing all the right things. Prize money has increased over the years even though we've been going through a financial crisis. “And really, to be quite honest, I'm quite proud that I've been a part of it a little bit. Obviously, we have the right people at the top, so I think it's very positive. “Then the numbers, if more kids are playing tennis or not, or following it more, for me, I don't know. “They would have to ask someone else. Obviously, in Switzerland, we have more kids playing tennis. I mean, Arthur Ashe Kids' Day now is a huge success. So many people and families and kids come out.” Source- tennisworldusa.org

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