London: Who does Tiger Woods pick as the world's best active athlete? It's the seven-time Formula One champion Michael Schumacher.
"For what he (Schumacher) has done year-in and year-out," Woods said on Tuesday after arriving in London to play three straight tournaments in Britain and Ireland.
F1 racing "is the most globally watched sport and the pressure he has to deal with," Woods said. "It's been truly phenomenal to see him succeed at the level he has for so many years."
Schumacher, who won Sunday's Italian Grand Prix, announced after the race that he will retire at the end of the season.
Woods came to London after sitting courtside in Roger Federer's box for his US Open victory over Andy Roddick.
Woods and Federer have been compared as the world's best athletes, with both men dominating their sports and chasing Grand Slam records.
"It's neat to have a person to talk to that you can relate to," Woods said. "The things that Roger is dealing with and the things I'm going through are very comparable.
"Going to meet him and talk to him pre-and post-match, we have a lot of things in common. I think Roger and I are going to be friends for a long time."
Woods is playing in the World Match Play Championship this week, followed by the Ryder Cup and the American Express Championship.
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