Federer and Me, William Skidelsky
Federer and Me, William Skidelsky
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Federer and Me
A Story of Obsession

Author: William Skidelsky

Narrator: Ralph Lister

Unabridged: 7 hr 17 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 05/03/2016

Synopsis


For much of the past decade, William Skidelsky has had an all-consuming devotion to Roger Federer, whom he considers to be the greatest and most graceful tennis player of all time.

In this mesmerizing memoir, Skidelsky ponders what it is about the Swiss star that transfixes him and countless others. Skidelsky dissects the wonders of Federer's forehand, reflects on his rivalry with Nadal, revels in his victories, and relives his most crushing defeats. But in charting his obsession, Skidelsky also weaves his own past into a captivating story that explores the evolution of modern tennis, the role of beauty in sports, and the psychology of fandom.

Thought-provoking and beautifully written, Federer and Me is a frank, funny, and touching account of one fan's life.

About William Skidelsky

William Skidelsky has been literary editor of the Observer (U.K.) and the New Statesman, as well as deputy editor of Prospect magazine. He has written about tennis for the Observer, Prospect, and the Economist. He played tennis to county level as a junior and now plays at a club in southeast London, where he is first team captain. He lives in London with his wife and two children.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Vishal on February 24, 2019

Fantastic. If you are a Federer fan who gets a small heart palpitation at the very mention of Rafael Nadal, then you will love this book. Deserves 5 stars!......more

Goodreads review by Morgan on January 07, 2025

This book is obviously intended for a somewhat niche audience; if you're not a big tennis/Roger Federer fan, it's probably not for you. I, however, happen to be a huge fan of both tennis AND Roger Federer, so I quite enjoyed it. I especially loved Skidelsky's exploration of the Fed/Nadal rivalry, and......more

Goodreads review by Caleb on April 12, 2017

As the author himself notes, a fair number of people of a distinctly literary bent seem to be attracted to tennis, so what does he have to add to a slew of books by writers about tennis? At first glance the author's experience seeing Federer live once at Halle, and a few times at one Wimbledon tourn......more

Goodreads review by Moses on May 29, 2023

Interesting book that taught me quite a lot about the sport and its history. Unfortunately, it felt quite niche at points, and most of the author’s personal stories failed to hold my interest. I suppose I can’t complain that I’m less invested in Federer than this dude, because I did read the title!......more

Goodreads review by Srikanth on July 17, 2016

As someone who has admired Federer's tennis over the years, I could happily identify with Skidelsky's passionate fandom for the man. I was also happy to note that Skidelsky caught onto the Federer bandwagon at least three years after I was already aboard. After all nothing makes a fan happier than h......more

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