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The great Roger Federer 30 8.08.2011

Eight in August 2011. Or a memorable day for the tennis world because the great Roger Federer reaches 30 years. Federer is the most successful player in the Open era, and until your account has 16 Grand Slam titles and 285 weeks on top of the rankings (one fewer than Pete Sampras).

Federer's achievements can be written pages, but they are the most important. The point is that his behavior both on the court and outside it, Federer remains exemplary.

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"Birthdays are a part of life, we can not change them, we can not stop time. The difference this year is that I do anniversaries. Aging does not scare me, on the contrary - makes me happy. I prefer to be 30 instead of 20, I tell you honestly. For me this is a great time, "said his characteristic style, Roger Federer.

"Nothing in my preparation has not changed. Do you listen to your body? Yes, I listen to it! I'm wiser with time? Yes, it is more experienced I am with the years? Yes, definitely. I know now I can just quit. To retire from the game with what I have already won. But I want to stay and continue to fight, "said Federer.

"Many people say that when reaches a certain age or become a parent, you can no longer win on the court. I do not want to feel special, but in my career I have won so many titles and I know that if you keep doing things the right way I have a real chance to continue to win, "Federer is honest.

"What kept me in tennis? I always say that inspiration that give players like Andre Agassi, Jimmy Connors, Psh Laver is something special. They have remained in the top flight for so long. That's why I'm eager to see what I can achieve, after turning 30. Whether it will become like them, "said Dad" FedEkspres ".



Short introduction of Federer:

Born: 08/08/1981 in Basel, Switzerland

Height: 185 cm

Professional since: 1998

Plays right-handed, one-handed backhand

Career titles: 67

Highest ranked: 1

Place in the rankings at the moment: 3





Results in Grand Slam:

Australina Open: Champion 4 times - 2004, 2006, 2007, 2010

"Roland Garros": Winner 1 time: 2009

Wimbledon: Champion 6 times: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009

US Open: Champion 5 times: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008

Other achievements:

Victories in the final "Masters" of the 8 best: 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2010.