Quote: George Kaplan @ 21st January 2014, 2:33 PM GMTAt the risk of ending our friendship (hope not), I prefer how he comes across as a person, to Federer. Federer is rather too in love with himself for my liking.
I think Federer is generally a nice guy, but he's trapped in his "wunderkind-bubble" for so long that he lost touch with reality. But I admire his urge for continuing his career after having passed his zenith. There are other (bad) examples of talents being more interested in glamour and fame than in their sport.
I think he's very realistic about what he can achieve in the near future and is still passionate about tennis.
Stan on the other hand is the down to earth guy. By far not as talented as the big four (or five?)...but still more talented than let's say, guys like Ferrer, Isner or even Berdych. And he's a hard worker who is keen on learning something new or improve his confidence.
I support Stan with all my (psychic) powers; Federer doesn't need my support anymore. I'm always happy if Wawrinka overtrumps Federer at a tournament these days. It can happen again at this very tournament.
George, our friendship ends when you buy your first One Direction record.