![]() It’s the best book on tennis that I have ever read, and its profound advice applies to many other parts of life. I was glad to hear Roger talk about that element of his game, because it’s something I’ve been trying to incorporate in my own way since the mid-70s, when I first came across Timothy Gallwey’s groundbreaking book The Inner Game of Tennis. ![]() ![]() His style was the opposite of someone like John McEnroe, who showed all of his emotions and then some. And when he won a point, he didn’t waste a lot of energy congratulating himself. When he got down, he knew he might need to push himself a little more, but he never worried too much or got too down on himself. One of the keys to his success, he told me, is his incredible ability to keep his cool and remain calm.Īnyone who saw Roger play knows what he meant. When Roger Federer announced his retirement, I thought of a fascinating insight he once gave me into his playing style. The best guide to getting out of your own way ![]()
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