‘I’d Rather Be Roger Than Lucky’- Rebellious American Tennis Legend’s Serious Analysis on Roger Federer’s Unexpected Grand Slam Title

What is the definition of good? Every individual has a different perspective on defining what being good at what they do means. Similarly, almost a decade ago, the American tennis legend Andre Agassi shared his definition of being good on the tennis court when Roger Federer won his French Open title in 2009.

The eight-time Grand Slam champion has seen various generations come and go, testing their mettle on the tennis court. However, he has always believed that the Swiss maestro was just different from other tennis players. 

Andre Agassi once gave high praise to Roger Federer 

Agassi shared his thoughts after witnessing the Swiss maestro win the historic French Open final in 2009. And the incident is recounted in the biography ‘The Master,’ which made Federer stand out as an exemplary tennis star.

He said, “A lot of people say it’s better to be lucky than good. I’d rather be Roger than lucky. The guy has earned his place in the game and earned this title. Winning here was just something that would have been a bit of a crime if he never did. He’s been the second-best clay courter for five years running, and if it weren’t for one kid from Mallorca he would have won a handful of these things.” 

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Not only that, but he also pointed out at that time that his toughest competitor is Rafael Nadal, who we all know now has cemented his status as the ‘King of clay’ having 14 Major French Open titles, most by any player in the history of the ATP circuit.

The 52-year-old tennis player has always been appreciative of Federer’s talents and his ability to make his opponent look silly on the tennis court.

Agassi on what made Federer stand out 

Responding to a fan question, the 52-year-old tennis player dished out praises for the Swiss Maestro who he had played against in the 2005 US Open final. Speaking from experience, Agassi believed that there was ‘no safe place in the court’ to run away from his shots. 

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Agassi recounted that Federer probably had the ‘best forehead in the world’, and his movements were exceptional. Not only that, he also stated that he had at least ‘five things better’ than any tennis player present in the  ATP circuit.