Roger Federer Research Paper

Roger Federer’s backhand looks surreal. The completeness of such a shot seems unattainable. Spectators assume that Federer’s extraordinary performances are the result of the purest form of natural talent. His strokes appear to be computer-generated, and the effortlessness of his style encourages us to assume that no hard work is required by him as it is with every other player. However, this is a dangerous assumption. The spectators are completely unaware of his demanding and gruelling schedule. This involves many hours of tedious practice and strenuous fitness routines that occasionally result in his puking. All because he craves to be the best. Raw talent does not do this. This is work ethic fuelled by obsession.

In fact, talent is a complete myth. It does not exist. When I was younger, I believed implicitly that talent was all I needed to succeed in tennis and academics. I believed that human beings were genetically programmed to succeed in specific fields. My strong mathematical skills were, I thought, entirely the consequence of genetics; my great grandfather, my grandfather, and my father were all high achievers in …show more content…
They are fairy tales. And so, revisiting my childish beliefs has given me the opportunity to reconsider their validity. My opinions have changed drastically. Roger Federer’s flawless backhand is not the consequence of his superior genetic make-up, but rather testimony to his sheer hard work. Talent will only get us so far. In fact, it may not get us anywhere at all because it is imperative that we have an aggressive work ethic. However, that work ethic will only manifest itself if we are obsessed. Connor McGregor, a world-class boxer, argues that “There's no talent here, this is hard work. This is an obsession. Talent does not exist. We could be anyone if we put in the time. We will reach the top, and that is that. I am not talented, I am