June 13, 2007

But, honestly, what more can we ask for?

I can’t help but retain this for the Federer files.

“About 11/2 hours after leaving the court, Federer met up with his parents for consoling hugs and kisses on the cheek. The silver tray given to the runner-up was tucked under Mom’s arm, like a newspaper.

“You can’t win them all,” said Federer’s father, Robert. “But, honestly, what more can we ask for?”"

The last line is ambiguous. Is he really asking for more? Is it a compliment? Or is it just plain the most terrible thing you can inflict on yourself? It’s hard not to think about the one that got away, even when one should be grateful for all one has.

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Filed under: Me Me and more Me, Balls and stuff, tennis, Roger Federer

2 Comments to “But, honestly, what more can we ask for?” »

  1. psst:
    http://maitresse.typepad.com/maitresse/2007/06/in_the_weeks_si.html

    maitresse said

  2. psst:
    http://maitresse.typepad.com/maitresse/2007/06/in_the_weeks_si.html

    maitresse said

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