A sports and social reference as Roger Federer He always has a lot to say and all his appearances before the media are interesting. The Swiss has been more prolific and relaxed in his appearances before the press and always offers evident bits of his personality and his way of life beyond tennis, in all his interviews. The conversation with schweizer-illustrierte highlights very interesting aspects in Roger’s family life and his way of perceiving things; from his friendship with Rafael Nadal, to the value of the family through his humanitarian projects in Africa.
- Excitement when he receives awards like the Swiss Sports Award
“When you have awards of this caliber, you feel very honored and moved. I have great admiration for all the Swiss athletes who aspired to this award and the truth is that you get goose bumps when you see the affection of people in this type of event. galas. Many times I wonder if when 30 years pass, we will look back and my sports career will be valued as I value the feats of the past of another. It is very exciting to be part of the history of sport, “said the Swiss.
- Family life and change of mentality in some aspects
“When things like those experienced in 2020 happen, you realize what is really important: health, family and friends, everything else is secondary. We must support each other to emerge stronger from a situation that has left many people very touched physically, financially and mentally, “stated Roger who has played a key role in the day-to-day home. “I have really enjoyed organizing things for the children, making plans as a family and then receiving friends when they have been able to visit us. Not having been able to train much I have been able to take center stage in the day-to-day family and the truth is that I liked it a lot, but I also miss life on the circuit “, he reflected.
- Friendship with Rafael Nadal and greater knowledge of himself
“I have had time to think about myself, to look inside myself. Life on the circuit is very fast and I love that rhythm, but this stop has helped me to realize how happy I am with Mirka and the people of my environment, and to be aware that my happiness depends on that of the people I love. If they are fine, I am fine. Sometimes it is important to relativize and realize the things that are really important in life ” Roger said before commenting on Nadal.
“During these months I spoke a lot with Rafa because we are both part of the ATP Players Council and we are very committed to how we can help improve our sport. But we have also had more personal talks during the long confinement that took place in Spain. He asked regularly about how his knee was and we both realized that we missed life on the circuit a lot and the friends we have in the world of tennis, all over the world, “said the Basel man.
- Perception of the situation in Africa and the future of its Foundation
“It saddens me that there is so little in the media about how the coronavirus has been there. I have had many calls through those responsible for the Foundation who are there and it has been a great challenge to adapt our work to help as much as possible with this added problem. It has been very important to face this crisis to have been able to play with Rafa the solidarity game in South Africa, which allowed us to raise 3.5 million dollars, “Roger recalled.
- Recovery plans to be at the Australian Open 2021
“Since we have children we decided to always celebrate Christmas in Dubai. We are very comfortable there and I have all the facilities to train. It is important to test the condition of my knee while on the track, I hope that it is well enough to To be able to go to Australia. Training on indoor courts and in the cold, as I would have to do in Switzerland, is not a good setting to prepare for the tournament, that is the reason why we always go there, and this year with more reason, “he said. roundly Roger Federer.
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