The stars of our sport shared stories about their heroes, both in life and on the court, and how these idols shaped who they are today. For more "My Hero" submissions, click here.

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Roger Federer: Michael Jordan

Roger Federer: Michael Jordan

Roger Federer: Michael Jordan

Roger Federer: Michael Jordan

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Basketball was huge in his time, and I remember watching a lot on German television, a very popular basketball show. He was the most famous and popular athlete then—it seemed like everything he touched turned to gold and he was the perfect athlete. Very elegant, the way he played. He’s successful, which helps. Outside of tennis, he was my number one athlete.

Jordan photo from Wikimedia Commons