Roger Federer delivered a powerful commencement address at Dartmouth College, sharing insights from his tennis career. He highlighted winning 80% of matches but only 54% of points, emphasizing the importance of learning from failures and embracing life beyond sports.
"In tennis, perfection is impossible...In the 1,526 singles matches...I won almost 80% of those matches...what % of the POINTS do you think I won in those matches? Only 54%. ...even top-ranked tennis players win barely more than half of the points they play." 🐐🎾 https://t.co/pxJzXuGbum
Roger Federer delivered a wise and funny commencement speech at Dartmouth that is quickly going viral. https://t.co/4duGcC3ZPz https://t.co/XN6agdVgz0
Roger Federer tells Dartmouth grads that talent will only get them so far. https://t.co/XCnz5D6h2q
Tennis great Roger Federer's 2024 commencement speech is a master class in emotional intelligence. @justinjbariso https://t.co/huZBveMiaw
“Perfection is impossible. In the 1,526 singles matches I played in my career, I won almost 80% of those matches. Now, I have a question for you: what percentage of points do you think I won in those matches? Only 54%. In other words, even top ranked tennis players win barely… https://t.co/Mo2piCUFif
“Perfection is impossible. In the 1,526 singles mathes I played in my career, I won almost 80% of those matches. Now, I have a question for you: what percentage of points do you think I won in those matches? Only 54%. In other words, even top ranked tennis players win barely more… https://t.co/HPOrLg1he3
Roger Federer won almost 80% of his matches but only 54% of total points. I find that fascinating.
This commencement speech by Federer is an instant classic. https://t.co/acDEXKL97F
A great champion’s message on sports and life during his commencement address at Dartmouth. https://t.co/hIp1ZFH4wa
truly amazing 🤩 speech 🎤 from @rogerfederer love the point free yourself from last point next point, the fact he stated about winning only 54% of points in career, great players lose a lot of points resilience in tennis and life are so crucial positive attitude wins out… https://t.co/dSyHqoquZ9
“In the 1,526 singles matches I played in my career, I won almost 80% of those matches. But I only won 54% of the points in those matches" - Roger Federer
Roger Federer won 80% of his matches and achieved that winning only 54% of the points. It's all about risk/reward.
This is an awesome speech by @rogerfederer - "perfection is impossible" - he played 1,526 singles matches and won (almost) 80% of those matches... but he only won 54% of the points in those matches! "Even top ranked tennis players win barely more than half of the points they… https://t.co/9XE5BHiKyD
Great commencement speech @RogerFederer, at my alma mater @Dartmouth, a must watch! Tennis Lessons for Life 1. Effortless = myth 2. Grit > Gift 3. Discipline is a Talent 4. Losing builds character 5. Life > Tennis https://t.co/oL3JvlFBG2
"People would say my play was effortless. Most of the time, they meant it as a compliment. But it used to frustrate me." Roger Federer's address to Dartmouth College students goes viral. | #Tennis #RogerFederer | @ITGDsports https://t.co/G7rcpLVzVK
My hero @rogerfederer needs to do many more commencement speeches. 🙏 https://t.co/VXPqwXDfxe
Roger Federer: "In tennis, perfection is impossible... In the 1,526 singles matches I played in my career, I won almost 80% of those matches... Now, I have a question for all of you... what percentage of the POINTS do you think I won in those matches? Only 54%. In other words,…
I have always admired @rogerfederer and do so even more after watching this wonderful commencement speech that he gave at Dartmouth recently. Highly recommend for the family. https://t.co/KmeD15ixJm
Roger Federer delivers an inspiring commencement speech to the graduating class at Dartmouth, drawing on a lifetime of lessons learned on court. 📷: Eli Burakian https://t.co/rQuGtmHaI8
Roger Federer delivers an inspiring commencement speech to the graduating class at Dartmouth, drawing on a lifetime of lessons learned on court. #Dartmouth24s 📷: Eli Burakian https://t.co/QAte2BYgUy
"In the 1,526 singles matches I played in my career, I won almost 80% of those matches... Now, I have a question for all of you... what percentage of the points do you think I won in those matches? Only 54%." - Roger Federer in his Dartmouth commencement address
This is a MUST WATCH. 😭 Watch highlights from @rogerfederer’s Dartmouth Commencement speech. (via @dartmouth) https://t.co/Qf2c0ad9cM
Federers commencement speech highlights the most important thing that many easily forget: - he won 80% of all 1500+ matches he played - yet he only won 54% of all points played Learn, fail, repeat, win. 😎🖇️🤘🏻
Roger Federer’s Dartmouth graduation speech went viral for all the right reasons https://t.co/zu9xAJ3iKv
🚨 ITS OFFICIAL: 8-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer dubs Dartmouth College the 'Wimbledon of pong' 🌱 🍻 🇨🇭 Federer delivered comedy, beer pong references, and 'tennis lessons' to his Dartmouth College commencement speech 👇 https://t.co/kifwgHkzDF
Roger Federer's Dartmouth Commencement Address is being called his 21st Major Championship $ONON https://t.co/XHnTNClZXf
"Perfection is impossible. In the 1,526 singles matches I played in my career, I won almost 80% of those matches. But what percentage of points did I win? 54% In other words, even top ranked tennis players win barely more than half the points they play. When you lose ever… https://t.co/9jOct8yQED
Roger Federer's commencement speech at Dartmouth was stellar. Federer's speech focused on three lessons inspired by his legendary tennis career. 1. Effortless is a myth. 2. It's only a point. 3. Life is bigger than the court. 🧵 https://t.co/N9GzzgywJH
This is one of the most powerful statements by @rogerfederer and something that should be taught in tennis and in business schools! https://t.co/BeEyoZDQuF
Roger Federer’s Commencement Address at Dartmouth yesterday might be the best speech he’s ever given. Amazingly articulate, funny, full of wisdom. Made me laugh and tear up. I’m so very proud to have had him as my idol for the past two decades. If you have 25 minutes to spare… https://t.co/qfd9io9kzV
Fantastic commencement address by @rogerfederer @dartmouth today... Three nuggets of wisdom: effortless is a myth, it's only a point, and life beyond the court https://t.co/RO6C19McK9
Thank you @rogerfederer for an amazing Commencement address at @dartmouth A great finish to an incredible weekend. Congrats to all of the inspiring honorarians! 🌲🎓🍺🏓 https://t.co/UL35bLCm6q
What a list of names! 🎓Congratulations to @dartmouth Commencement speaker, philanthropist, and tennis professional @rogerfederer. He is being awarded an Honorary Degree with our founder, @jovialjoy alongside other distinguished honorees including @Liz_Cheney, @PurduePresident,… https://t.co/aysdk31lW7