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Roger Federer is lauded across the globe, not just for his on-court achievements but also for his off-court personality. The Swiss Maestro’s elegance is second to none and what he has achieved over the years is beyond numbers. There are only a few extremely successful tennis players. At the same time, not enough men have a charming persona. Roger Federer is a rare individual that would fall under the intersection of the two sets.

Despite lagging behind in the grand slam race, Roger Federer trumps his rivals in a particular metric. One of his former coaches recently revealed what sets Federer apart from his competitors.

Roger Federer’s ex-coach makes a stunning revelation about the Swiss Maestro

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Paul Annacone, who coached Roger Federer from 2010-13 revealed some lesser-known facts about the former world number 1. The American was a part of Federer’s team during his Wimbledon triumph in 2012.

In a recent Spotify podcast Finding Mastery, Paul said, “Roger Federer is one of the most expansive, understanding people on the planet. I’ve never been around someone that’s that accomplished, but also that open and that aware. And that able to sit at a table and take constructive criticism in a way that doesn’t make his heart beat one more time per minute. The guy’s pulse doesn’t ever get up about anything.

Paul hails Federer’s ability to take constructive criticism. He had enough humility to respect others’ opinions despite being one of the most successful athletes of all time.

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There are several types of personalities on the tour right now but Federer’s was a special one. Comparisons have often been made between his personality and that of his rivals’.

Contrasting personalities of Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer

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As discussed Roger Federer’s charming persona already, but his rival Novak Djokovic is quite the opposite. The Serb often allows his emotions to get the better of him and comes off as a very volatile person. While Federer choose to remain calm in most difficult situations, Djokovic would much rather show his emotions. In fact, the 23-time major champion has in the past taken out all his pent-up anger in the post-match celebration.

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It indeed is really interesting to have players with such different personalities compete on the same tour. However, it is also natural that most of the viewers prefer Federer’s persona to others. Whose side would you prefer? Let us know in the comments.

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