‘Always Dreading the Moment’ – Unfiltered Retirement Truth Shows Roger Federer’s Emotional Turmoil Before Bidding Adieu to the Sport That Has Given Him so Much

For any sports person, getting older is dreadful. As time goes by, the body starts relenting, and the demand for a top-notch physique dwindles. Such is the case for many tennis players, and such was the case for Roger Federer. A friend when he was younger, Federer underwent several issues with his knee as time went on. Eventually, he had to pull the plug on his tennis career, and the moments leading up to it were woeful for the Swiss Maestro.

Since he announced his retirement match at the Laver Cup, Federer had planned a final ceremony at Basel, his hometown. However, last year, he postponed the event due to the possible overwhelming emotion. Set to have the ceremony this year, Federer decided to cancel it altogether. 

Roger Federer on dreading retirement

Back at Wimbledon to be celebrated for his achievements, Federer interviewed with the grass slam. In the interview, Federer talked about his big matches at the slam, how it felt to be back after he retired, his first Wimbledon title, and more. In the exclusive, Federer also covered the dreadful mindset leading up to his retirement decision. 

Unable to play in the 2022 Wimbledon, Federer attended it to honor the 100th anniversary of the Centre Court. Before leaving, he told his fans that he hoped to see them next year, but next year would never come. 

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During his interview, Federer said that he meant it. However, rehabilitation did not pan out the way he wanted it to. After struggling with the health of his knees, realization dawned on him. His body had given him everything it could. As weeks went by, he decided to retire from the ATP Tour.

Next was the matter of finalizing the venue of his final match. As he stated in the interview, Laver Cup was chosen; regardless, it was an anxious time.

“And then it was a question of where do I retire? You know, is it the US Open? Is it in Basel? Or was it going to be at the Laver Cup? etcetera. And then it ended up being the Laver Cup, which was absolutely fantastic at the 02 Arena. What a moment. I’m happy it went the way it did because I was always dreading the moment, you know, of how do you announce your retirement?” 

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After the final doubles match with Rafael Nadal, Federer retired, but not before leaving the sport as one of its best players. Now a veteran, the Mighty Federer will be in the thick of the sport once again; we just have to see in which manner.