Roger Federer

Roger Federer by Simon Graf "Is he really like that?" is the question I get asked most often about Roger Federer. Since he was a teenager who thought it was cool to dye his hair blonde, I have followed him around the world as a newspaper reporter. He went from being a perpetual talent to an evergreen. To a global star. To an idol. Yet, I am continually asked: "Is he really like that?" What is meant is: Is he really that nice? So down-to-earth? After everything he has experienced? Good question. Would he otherwise take the time to snap a selfie with everyone when he visits the swimming pool with his family? Would he be voted the fairest player year after year by his competitors, even though he hands them one defeat after another? But perhaps you only realize why he has been able to achieve such success when you sit across from him. But his story is also remarkable.