The Beijing Olympics has begun, yet amidst the glorious celebration of sports victories, there are some simple things that trouble our lawn tennis stars. They're both at the top of their game, but they're also evidently not too comfortable with the setting.
For Roger Federer, it was the issue of not staying at the Olympic Village. Some people might frown on Federer's decision not to go along with everyone else to the Olympic Village. But it's pretty obvious from his character that he values peace and privacy, which he won't get if he stays in the Village. He prefers to be alone most of the time.
And as the one of the most famous athletes of the world, he also catches attention of many fans and people. Even fellow athletes are asking for his autograph and Federer just didn't want all that attention.
"Taking the bus and not being in control of my own schedule, and many people recognising me in the village. It was not as enjoyable as Sydney, which I loved."
Federer isn't the only one. Other star athlets like
Ronaldinho and
Kobe Bryant also opted not to stay at the Olympic Villages.
To be crowned World no. 1
Rafael Nadal, who is making his Olympic debut, is quite happy to be staying with the Spanish team in the Olympic Village.
"It's very different from the regular tournaments on the tour. You are in the Olympic Village, so it's always very nice to be with the rest of the sportsmen of the world."
