The Roger Federer Story: Quest for PerfectionRegarded by many as the greatest tennis player in the history of the sport, this authoritative biography is based on many exclusive interviews with Federer and his family as well as the author's experience covering the international tennis circuit for many years. Completely comprehensive, it provides an informed account of the Swiss tennis star from his early days as a temperamental player on the junior circuit, through his early professional career, to his winning major tennis tournaments, including the U.S. Open and Wimbledon. Readers will appreciate the anecdotes about his early years, revel in the insider's view of the professional tennis circuit, and be inspired by this champion's rise to the top of his game. |
Contents
From Kempton Park to Basel | 3 |
Homesickness in Ecublens | 14 |
The Best of All Juniors | 21 |
A Newcomer Climbs to the Top | 30 |
Olympic Experiences | 40 |
Uproar at the Davis Cup | 49 |
The Taxi Driver of Biel | 57 |
Drama in South Africa | 65 |
Samsons Return | 116 |
Nice but Firm | 183 |
Like a Chameleon | 190 |
Just to be in his Shoes | 197 |
Sign of the Hippo | 204 |
The Everyday Media Routine | 215 |
On a Noble Mission | 225 |
Timeline | 231 |
The Grand Slam Block | 74 |
A Cow for the Victor | 86 |
Duels in Texas | 95 |
The Glittering Crowning | 104 |
Quotes On Roger Federer | 239 |
From The Publisher | 245 |
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