I once told somebody, Roger Federer plays tennis like God would, and the person was quick to reply, “He doesn’t play like God, he is one.”

5 years down the line, even the most practical parts of my brain have started believing the same. After all, winning 20 grand slam titles is something that has never been done before, and will most probably never be done again.

He’s making history with every game that he plays. Don’t take our word for it, here’s what everyone else has to say about the tennis legend.

Today I was playing my best tennis, trying lots of different things, but nothing worked When you’re playing like that and he still comes up with all those great shots you really have to wonder if he’s even from the same planet.

1. Djokovic on being asked to comment on a match against Federer.

Today I was playing my best tennis, trying lots of different things, but nothing worked When you’re playing like that and he still comes up with all those great shots you really have to wonder if he’s even from the same planet.

2. Words of praise from the former world number 1.  

Roger can produce tennis shots that should be declared illegal. – TRACY AUSTIN

3. One legend sharing thoughts on another.

Roger’s forehand is the greatest shot in our sport.
• JOHN MCENROE

4. Former American player puts it perfectly.

Roger’s forehand is the greatest shot in our sport.
• JOHN MCENROE

5. Murray on being reminded by a journalist that Federer also broke down like him on one occasion.

I can cry like Roger, it’s just a shame Ican’t play like him.
– ANDY MURRAY

 

6. Federer is perfect, even Djokovic thinks so. 

i don’t think

you can always, or you can ever, get your game to perfection, you know?
Only if you are Federer.
– NOVAK DIOKOVIC

7. Incredible words by the American great. 

The greatest? Ihave to give it to him. The critics say Laver, And Nadal’s beaten him a few times, but in my book he is. – PETE SAMPRAS

8. The greatest of his time on the greatest of all time.

It’s uncanny, he’s never out of place. – ROD LAVER

9. A professional rivalry like this!

If anyone says I am better than Roger, then he doesn’t know anything about tennis. – RAFAEL NADAL

10. American tennis coach on Federer’s skills.

He moves like a whisper and executes like a wrecking ball. It’s simply impossible to explain how he does what he does. – NICK BOLL