Roger Federer has won 13 Stefan Edberg Sportmanship Awards and in a recent interview, he shared his happiness for it. 'Ever since I won Wimbledon in 2003, I guess', Federer said. 'I'm very, very honored, really, and very proud in some ways to be so well‑liked by so many fans around the world, just not in one particular place or one country.

It really seems to be everywhere I go I get a lot of fan support. So for me that's a big thrill, probably one of the reasons also I'm still playing today. No doubt about it, they are inspiring me and motivating me to show up every day in practice, in the match courts, and give my best, because I do feel I have big support and I do feel I need to reward them for their support.' Federer was granted the award by Stefan Edberg in 2014 and 2015 during his coaching days.

Recalling it, Federer said he felt proud: 'Plus it's voted by the fellow players, which makes it extra special, I'd say. Like you mentioned, I think many players obviously have paved the way for us, especially also Stefan Edberg.

That's why the award is named after him. He was a great man, I think a great personality and player to look up to, for my generation in particular. 'I always try to, I guess in some ways, be similar to him on the court.

I had such a hard time, you know, getting my act together, but finally I was able to come through. So to feel that the players do actually appreciate my fairness out there and feel like I play tough but fair is very nice. I hope not only me, but our generation, can inspire the next generation to come that we all play that way, as well.' ALSO READ: Rafael Nadal: 'Someone will replace me and Roger Federer'