Federer: Portrait of a Tennis Legend (Y)

Awesome book. Bought for my boyfriend forChristmas. We are avid Roger fans. He loves this book

Roger Federer’s achievements make him more than special:

This book encompasses the achievements of Roger Federer with a vividly illustrated collection of pictures but did notice a number of inaccuracies. On Page 45 It was claimed at Wimbledon in 2004, Federer was in imperious form and marched back into the final for the loss of just two sets which is actually INCORRECT. Federer was only stretched to four sets, once, by Australian Lleyton Hewitt in the quarter-final. On Page 52 It was claimed by winning the 2004 US Open, Federer became the first man in the history of the game to win his first four Grand Slam finals which is actually INCORRECT. Fred Perry of Great Britain won his first four Grand Slam finals by winning the 1934 US Open mens final and Tony Trabert of the United States also achieved this feat when he won the 1955 Wimbledon mens singles championship. Also On Page 52 It was claimed in 2006 Federer appointed a new coach in Australian Tony Roche , the 1966 French Open champion and four time Slam finalist which is actually INCORRECT. Roche was a five time Slam finalist, beaten twice in US Open finals, twice in French Open finals and once in a Wimbledon final. On Page 58 It was claimed at the 2006 Australian Open, Federer dropped a set to both Tommy Haas and Nikolay Davydenko en route to the final which is actually INCORRECT. In his fourth-round defeat Haas forced Federer to five sets. On Page 89 It was claimed in the 2009 Australian Open final, twice Federer fought back from a set down to Rafael Nadal but in the pivotal fifth set the Spaniard served out for his first Australian title which is actually INCORRECT. Nadal broke the Federer serve in the eighth game to claim the set 6-2 in the championship decider. On Page 133 It was claimed in the last 32, Federer defeated Japan's Kei Nishikori in a five-set thriller at the 2017 Australian Open which is actually INCORRECT. This five set battle was a fourth-round match up. On Page 141 It was claimed at the age of 36 years and 173 days when Federer beat Marin Cilic to win the 2018 Australian Open, he became only the fourth man in the Open era to win four Grand Slams in his 30s which is actually INCORRECT. Only two players, Australians Rod Laver and Ken Rosewall had previously won four Grand Slams in the Open era in there 30s.

Great book on an amazing tennis hero. From childhood and hard work Roger fought his way to the top with a skill so coolly applied. Almost effortlessly...a fantastic family man and true gentleman Roger along with Rafa bought warm camaraderie and impeccable manners to World Tennis. Revered by millions one amazing man. Your simply the best Roger!

Super book, full of great photos of the man himself. My mother is in seventh heaven. Job done.

Excellent

book arrived with in the dates giventhank you

Very good book