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That’s what Roger Federer misses most since his retirement
The Swiss ended his career over a year ago. The 42-year-old is happy today that he no longer has to train every day.
Published14. October 2023, 04:51
Federer shed many tears when he said goodbye.
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Roger Federer played his last game at the Laver Cup last year.
The 42-year-old doesn’t miss the fact that he no longer has to train every day.
He recently revealed in an interview what he is missing.
Roger Federer ended his active tennis career over a year ago. Since then, the 42-year-old has appeared in the media from time to time. So he made his appearance at the Laver Cup in Vancouver or talked about his teenage daughters. Now the maestro recently gave information about his career in the German edition of GQ.
The Basel native also spoke about what he misses most since his resignation: “What I miss are the friends that I always automatically saw through playing tennis, like my classmates at school. That was great. You now have to actively arrange appointments with them, which is of course a change.” But he now enjoys his time with his family even more.
More control over your life
Federer also looked back on last year and revealed that it wasn’t the retirement per se that was the most difficult part, but rather: “The most difficult part of ending a career is actually the weeks and months beforehand when you think about how and where you will This decision is best communicated.” He did it before the Laver Cup in London, played his last doubles game alongside Rafael Nadal – and shed a lot of tears afterwards (see video above).
Federer also said in the interview that he was relieved to no longer have to train and play matches every day. “When you notice that your own body is no longer working as well as you actually want it to, it can be very stressful.” The resignation doesn’t seem that long ago to him: “I still have the feeling that I only put down the tennis racket five minutes ago.” Federer is overjoyed that he can now control his own life. Previously his schedule was always full, but now he can decide more freely what he wants to do.
Federer is also still nervous
Even after a long and very successful career, the 20-time Grand Slam winner still feels nervous. He explains how this manifests itself in him: “Of course there are still moments for which I really have respect. I usually get a little tired, start yawning, and basically wind down so I can really get started. But there also has to be a bit of nervousness, that’s the only way I know for sure that it’s important to me.” But he is glad that this no longer happens every day, as it can be very tiring.
Now he wants to concentrate entirely on his family, on his 14-year-old daughters Myla and Charlene and his nine-year-old sons Lenny and Leo. “I want to be there for them, watch them grow up and help them in all matters as best I can.” Professionally, he is trying to make the leap from active athlete to businessman. «I want to continue to be part of the sport, find great partners, get involved, get involved, and help shape it. I will definitely remain loyal to tennis, in what form remains to be seen.” You can be excited.
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