When 18-year-old Roger Federer dared to predict his own future after being ranked low

A Glimpse into the Early Ambitions of Roger Federer: Looking at the ATP Rankings in 2000

When 18-year-old Roger Federer dared to predict his own future after being ranked low

Roger Federer (Credits: Twitter)

In a recently unearthed video from March 2000, a young 18-year-old Roger Federer can be seen checking the ATP rankings on Teletext. While scrolling through the list, Federer expressed his surprise at being placed lower down the list than he had expected.

“I am surprised that they have placed me down the list. In two years I will be at the top and remain there for long “, Federer confidently declared. And as history has shown, he wasn’t wrong. Federer went on to become one of the most successful tennis players of all time, with a record 20 Grand Slam titles to his name.

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The video serves as a reminder of Federer’s unwavering self-belief and determination to become the best in the world. His drive and dedication to the sport have made him an inspiration to millions of fans around the world. It is fascinating to look back at the early stages of Federer’s career and see how he envisioned his future success. His ability to turn his dreams into reality through hard work and perseverance is a lesson for all aspiring athletes.

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In conclusion, the recently discovered video of a young Roger Federer checking the ATP rankings on Teletext is a fascinating insight into the early stages of his career. Federer’s self-belief and determination to become the best in the world have made him a legend of the sport and an inspiration to millions.

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A collection of Roger Federer’s accomplishments throughout his career

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Roger Federer (Credits: Twitter)

Roger Federer has won 20 Grand Slam singles titles, placing him third behind Rafael Nadal (22) and Novak Djokovic (22). He has participated in 31 Grand Slam finals, which is the second highest after Djokovic’s 33, and has made it to the semifinals 46 times and the quarterfinals 58 times.

Federer is one of eight male players to win a career Grand Slam, which he accomplished in 2009. He is also one of four players to win a career Grand Slam on three different court surfaces: hard, grass, and clay. Federer holds the record for most Wimbledon titles, with eight. From 2005 to 2010, he made it to the finals in 18 out of 19 consecutive Grand Slam tournaments, winning 12 titles. Federer is one of two male players to win two different Grand Slam tournaments at least six times (Australian Open, Wimbledon) and the only player to win three different tournaments at least five times (Wimbledon, Australian Open, US Open).

He won two Grand Slam tournaments five consecutive times, at Wimbledon from 2003 to 2007 and at the US Open from 2004 to 2008. Federer has spent a total of 310 weeks as the world’s top-ranked player, which is second only to Djokovic. He also holds the record for the longest consecutive weeks at number one, with 237.

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