The Swiss was first asked about his reaction to being overtaken by Nadal in the Slam race. In response, Federer gave a nod to not only Nadal but Novak Djokovic and Pete Sampras as well, saying that it was an honor for him to have played against them at the Majors.
He also disclosed that he got emotional watching Nadal come out on top in the thrilling final in Melbourne.
Federer added that Nadal was a great role model before expressing his delight at how every rival of his had helped bring about changes in his game.
The Swiss also admitted that he personally didn’t mind the fact that Nadal and Djokovic were breaking records that were once held by him.
“In sports, you always want to be inspired by something; it might be your peers or about a record you’re chasing” - Roger Federer
During the interview, Federer was also asked to give his two cents on what incentives usually drive a player on the ATP tour. The Swiss replied that while he personally strived to be the best player and person he could be, players can draw their inspiration from a variety of sources.
Federer also commended his legion of fans for motivating him to extend his career, which has spanned more than two decades. He also admitted his family was his main support system during his recovery from a debilitating right knee injury.
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