Referenced Resources

People

• Roger Federer - the interviewee, a tennis player, discussed throughout the interview regarding his career, preferences, and personal life.
• Joe - SPEAKER_03, the interviewer conducting the 73-question interview.
• SPEAKER_01 - appears briefly to interact with Roger and the ball boys/girls, and to ask about strawberries and cream.
• Boris Becker - mentioned as one of Roger Federer’s tennis idols growing up.
• Stefan Edberg - mentioned as one of Roger Federer’s tennis idols growing up.
• Pete Sampras - mentioned as one of Roger Federer’s tennis idols growing up and as a player Roger beat at Wimbledon in 2001, a moment that made him realize his skill.
• Anna - mentioned as someone who gave Roger fashion advice and as a special guest sending a message of good luck at the end of the interview.
• Tom Ford - mentioned as Roger Federer’s style icon.
• Del Potro - mentioned as a player Roger would want a rematch with, specifically for the US Open final in 2009.
• Lindsay Vaughan - mentioned as someone Roger played tennis with on the Jungfrau Joch, Top of Europe.
• Rafael Nadal - mentioned as a player Roger dreads playing the most but also his favorite player to play against, and who will help with his foundation.
• Bear Grylls - mentioned in comparison to surviving Wimbledon, and that he was present in the Royal Box.
• SPEAKER_00 - credited as Anna, delivering a message at the end of the interview.

Organizations

• Wimbledon - the location of the interview and a significant tournament in Roger Federer’s career, discussed extensively regarding its traditions, history, and his experiences there.
• Royals - mentioned as attending the finals alongside Bear Grylls.
• Gucci - the brand of the tuxedo Roger wore to the Met Gala.
• Cape Town - the location where Roger’s foundation is trying to break a record for most attendees.

Documents

• 73-question interview - the format of the interview being conducted.

Tools

• Racket - described by Roger as an extension of his arm and something that does “magic” for him.

Technologies

• Trophy cabinet - where Roger Federer keeps his trophies.

Events

• Wimbledon tournament - the current event that is the focus of much of the conversation.
• Met Gala - an event where Roger wore a memorable outfit.
• US Open final in 2009 - a match Roger would want a rematch of with Del Potro.

Concepts/Abstract Ideas

• Recovery - Roger’s current focus in his daily routine before the tournament.
• Perfect Serve - discussed, with the toss being identified as the key element.
• Overhead on the backhand side - described as a difficult and technical shot that hardly ever happens.
• Signature shot - Roger identifies his slice and forehand as potential signature shots.
• Two-handed backhand vs. One-handed backhand - Roger explains his preference for a one-handed backhand due to his heroes.
• History and tradition - Roger’s favorite aspects of playing at Wimbledon.
• Center court - described as a dream come true for tennis players.
• Nicknames - Roger’s family nicknames “Rog” and “Rotschi” are discussed.
• Chocoholic - Roger admits this is the most Swiss thing about him.
• Languages - Roger lists Swiss German, German, English, and French as languages he speaks.
• Favorite expressions - Roger shares “Allee” (French), “Kaman” (English), and “Chumjetze” (Swiss German) on the tennis court.
• Ball boys and ball girls - Roger reminisces about being a ball boy at age 12.
• Strawberries and cream - a Wimbledon tradition mentioned and discussed.
• Tennis idol - Roger names Boris Becker, Stefan Edberg, and Pete Sampras.
• Realizing his skill - Roger pinpoints beating Pete Sampras in 2001 as the moment he knew he was good.
• Advice from mom - “Never let the ball bounce twice.”
• Advice to aspiring players - “Work hard,” “Dream big,” and “Go for it full on.”
• Grass or clay - Roger prefers grass.
• Forehand or backhand - Roger prefers forehand.
• Spin or flat - Roger prefers spin.
• TV show obsession - Roger mentions he used to love “Prison Break.”
• Style icon - Roger names Tom Ford.
• Feeling best outfit - A suit or a bathing suit and t-shirt on a beach.
• Memorable outfit - A Gucci tuxedo with a diamond-encrusted cobra on the back for the Met Gala.
• Off days - Roger takes it easy and runs around with the kids.
• Fashion advice - “You wear the clothes, not the clothes wear you,” and a specific anecdote about choosing a dark suit.
• Identical twins - Roger discusses sometimes getting them confused but being a “pro” now.
• Lessons from kids - Patience and snuggling.
• Craziest location played - Jungfrau Joch, Top of Europe, and Santa Cora Wimbledon.
• Trophies - Roger has eight Wimbledon trophies and a big trophy cabinet at home.
• Wimbledon tradition - The defending champion opening Center Court on Monday.
• First professional tournament - Båstad, ’98.
• Surprising moment in career - Becoming world number one and winning all his titles, as he never thought he’d be so successful.
• Prized memorabilia - The net from his 2009 Wimbledon final against Andy Roddick.
• Favorite sport to watch - Tennis, football, and basketball.
• Soccer - Roger played soccer growing up and chose tennis because he wanted to blame himself.
• Biggest challenge as an athlete - Homesickness, jet lag, and initially not trusting journalists.
• How he wants to be remembered - A good guy for tennis, philanthropic, and a good tennis player.
• Pre-match ice cream - Roger denies having it before a match, but has it afterwards.
• Wall of champions - Roger’s wins take up a significant portion of the wall.
• Memorable win - His first Wimbledon win in 2003.
• Trophy engraving - The speed at which trophies are engraved after winning.
• Foundation - Roger’s foundation is mentioned in the context of an event in Cape Town with Rafael Nadal.
• Pre-match rituals/superstitions - Roger is not superstitious.
• Pre-match music - He might listen to something relaxing.
• Thoughts before walking on grass - “Come on, Roger. You got this. Go for it. Enjoy it. Let’s go.”
• Match point experience - The silence, hearing a cough, and the crowd erupting.
• First person looked for in the crowd - To feel the vibe, then his team.
• Player dreaded playing most - Rafa Nadal.
• Favorite player to play against - Rafa Nadal.
• Rematch wanted - Del Potro at the US Open final in 2009.
• Fire and ice strategy - Having “fire in the belly” to win and “ice in the veins” to be calm and composed in important moments.
• Prep changes for first round vs. final - Ideally none, but sometimes nerves increase.
• Nervousness before matches - Quantified by the “butterflies in the belly.”
• Mental vs. physical exhaustion - Mental is harder to overcome.
• Serve and volley or power baseline - A bit of both.
• Footwork or strokes - Footwork is easier to perfect; strokes involve more talent.
• Surviving Bear Grylls vs. Wimbledon - Different experiences; the Bear Grylls show involved peeing over a fire.