Roger Federer showed his timeless class in humble speech after first Grand Slam triumph
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dailystar.co.ukRoger Federer believed that his first Grand Slam title could have been his last. The Swiss icon lifted his first major trophy at Wimbledon way back in 2003 with a comfortable victory over Mark Philippoussis, which would be the first in what has been a lucrative professional career.
Now 38, Federer remains on top of the rankings with a record 20 Grand Slam titles, something that he never believed would be possible.
Having been just 21 during his breakthrough season, his comments after that final were raw and filled with emotion - sparking the beginning of his now global fanbase. "I proved it to everybody and it was a big relief because there was pressure from all sides, especially from myself, to do better in Slams," he said. "There is no
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