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Roger Federer, a legend, began playing tennis at age eight…Mother, Lynette, is South African and father, Robert, is Swiss and they met on a business trip (they both worked for a pharmaceutical company)…Has one sister Diana, who is two years older…Idol growing up was Boris Becker and favorite player was Pete Sampras…Compiled outstanding junior results, finishing as No. 1 junior in the world in 1998…Won Wimbledon junior singles (d. Labadze) and doubles titles (w/O. Rochus) that year…One of four players (Edberg, Cash, Borg) to win junior and mens title at Wimbledon…Also reached final at US Open (l. to Nalbandian) and SF at Australian Open in 98…Closed junior career with title at Orange Bowl in Miami (d. Coria)…Has a 37-11 career Davis Cup record (27-6 in singles) in 18 ties since 1999. Enjoys sitting on the beach, playing cards and table tennis, is a fervent fan of hometown soccer team FC Basel…Has a flair for aesthetics and class…In 2003, initiated Roger Federer Foundation which supports disadvantaged children in South Africa and promotes sport for young people…Enjoys being an ambassador for global promotion of tennis and is inspired by the cultural diversity of the world…Donated several autographed items to various fundraising auctions and made a personal donation to tsunami relief efforts in January 2005…In addition, helped organize All-Star Rally for Relief, an exhibition event in Indian Wells, Calif., with proceeds to benefit UNICEFs tsunami …

What should you or your Junior Tennis player do immediately after a match is over? Should you discuss the match? Simply forget about it? What if the outcome was a victory? What about a loss?
There are many unanswered questions in regards to post match situations for todays junior tennis player or coach. Watch this important video to learn exactly what steps to take as soon as a match is over, win or lose. Once you learn these four steps you will be amazed how quickly you see improvement and enjoyement out of your tennis experience.