For me, I'm in the driver's seat; I'm No. 1 in the world. I've won the last couple of meetings, and I've won the big tournaments lately. Whoever comes, I'll try to beat him. But it's almost up to me to decide who's my rival, isn't it? Roger Federer More Quotes by Roger Federer More Quotes From Roger Federer The only guy who was really consistent was Novak, he was still there when it mattered the most. Roger Federer sports Looking back, it's almost nicer winning this way through a tight match with nerves and humid conditions against a great player in a final, it means so much more than just running away with it with the score maybe winning 6-4 6-4, which was looking very likely at one stage. Roger Federer sports Never even thought about it, it's not been a goal of mine to reach any of those guys. Roger Federer sports It's a special moment, no doubt about that, i've played a lot of tennis over the years... so to get to 1,000 wins means a lot to me and I will never forget this match. Roger Federer sports It's a goal for the season, so I still have time to get to a thousand, i hope it's tomorrow, clearly. Roger Federer sports It's still a bit early to say. We'll see again what's going to happen this year, i do believe there is a group of guys right there that can make a break again and can do special things. I just think it's too early to say in the season just because Novak and Rafa Nadal lost in Doha that there is something on the horizon. Roger Federer sports Rafa was still there again on clay. I was consistent last year. I think Andy Murray is on Andy Murray way back. Andy Murray still made the Masters, even though Andy Murray didn't play so well for sometime. Roger Federer sports Stan has been unbelievably supportive, Severin and the coaching staff did a really good job. Now I'm gonna rest and recover. Roger Federer sports Clearly I did feel that I had not hit and played and moved at all for five days, and Gael played well, It's not like I couldn't play at all. Those who saw the match saw that it was a proper match and he was the better player at the end. Roger Federer sports I'm a very positive thinker, and I think that is what helps me the most in difficult moments. Roger Federer think me moments positive I am extremely proud and honoured to have beaten Pete's record as he was my childhood hero and I have always looked up to him. Roger Federer i-am childhood proud hero We can't always agree on everything. Roger Federer everything always agree I've missed it here. I knew walking out here last year, it was going to be a tough year ahead. I maybe didn't think it was going to take this long to come back -- the knee has been rough on me. Roger Federer I don't believe in limits. I think limits are only illusions of your ego or your mind. Roger Federer It's unfortunate that the Laver Cup has to be pushed back a year, but at this stage it's the right thing to do for everyone concerned, although disappointing, the good news is that TD Garden will still be able to host the event next year and I really look forward to finally playing in Boston for the first time at Laver Cup 2021. Roger Federer I went to them the first day when it was bad on Tuesday, the next day on Wednesday when it was still bad, i said,' I think we're all confused. Is it super unsafe or is it totally safe to play ? ... Everybody is told to be inside, and we're having court calls. How far are we from that threshold of playing, not playing ?'. Roger Federer I take the impacts and threat of climate change very seriously, particularly as my family and I arrive in Australia amidst devastation from the bushfires, as the father of four young children and a fervent supporter of universal education, I have a great deal of respect and admiration for the youth climate movement, and I am grateful to young climate activists for pushing us all to examine our behaviors and act on innovative solutions. Roger Federer We went to warm up and were having a blast on the court, but then everything started to get a bit crazy, i was thinking is this the best scenario ? Because people need to get home and be safe and this was honestly when I knew we shouldn't play, it was too much stress and pressure for everybody. Roger Federer