5 years down the line, even the most practical parts of my brain have started believing the same. After all, winning 20 grand slam titles is something that has never been done before, and will most probably never be done again.

He’s making history with every game that he plays. Don’t take our word for it, here’s what everyone else has to say about the tennis legend.

1. Djokovic on being asked to comment on a match against Federer.

2. Words of praise from the former world number 1.  

3. One legend sharing thoughts on another.

4. Former American player puts it perfectly.

5. Murray on being reminded by a journalist that Federer also broke down like him on one occasion.

6. Federer is perfect, even Djokovic thinks so. 

7. Incredible words by the American great. 

8. The greatest of his time on the greatest of all time.

9. A professional rivalry like this!

10. American tennis coach on Federer’s skills.

11. Says the best female tennis player ever. 

12. Querry on being asked about how it feels like to play with, and watch Federer.

13. The God of Cricket speaking about the God of Tennis. 

14. When a legend like McEnroe says words like these!

15. The American great is correct. 

16. The Swedish payer is in awe of Federer’s excellence.

17. Seven times Grand Slam winner in praise of Federer.  

Federer’s father once told him that if he becomes a tennis professional, he should just make sure that he gets into the top hundred.

Little did he know that his son would go on to make history and become the biggest sports icon on the planet.

Thank you, Swiss Maestro, we are lucky to be alive in times when you’re still playing.