Every tennis fan remembers the day when Roger Federer announced his impending retirement. However, this was only the tip of the iceberg. When the day of the 20-time grand slam champion’s last match in the Laver’s Cup arrived, it brought tears to fans worldwide. However, after two years, Federer is gifting his fans the chance to relive his final twelve days before he hung up the racquet. Naturally, being a part of this historic moment became nothing but a moment of pride for everyone involved. The co-director of the documentary is one of them and revealed his favorite part of the documentary.

Sports Media with Richard Deitsch hosted Asif Kapadia and Joe Sabia in an episode entitled “Filming Roger Federer’s final days as a Tennis professional.” The co-directors shed light on Roger Federer’s upcoming documentary, “Twelve Final Days,” with Kapadia touching upon the different types of struggles athletes face. “One of my favorite lines in the film is his coach says, athletes die twice. We are witnessing his death, but this guy is also rich and healthy.”

The British director further said, “He’s got family and his loved ones, but he is breaking down because he knows something is coming towards the end, like a closure. That’s what I thought of really powerful and have never seen anything quite like this.”

He also mentioned how, as directors and journalists, the concept of retirement comes far later than that of athletes. The award-winning director explained, “Sometimes people get injured in their 20s or their 30s. You know it’s over.” Roger Federer has indeed gone through a lot of injuries (back injuries, leg injuries, groin injuries, etc.) in his career. 

However, knee injuries became the reason for his doom. The Swiss Maestro injured his left knee in 2016 and later had surgery in his right knee in 2020 to remove damaged tissue. Sadly, it would not end there, as he went through two more surgeries on his right knee. Therefore, continuing his tennis journey became difficult. 

Referring to this painful moment when athletes have to retire, not because of anything else but due to injuries, it becomes even more difficult to let go of their favorite sport. However, Federer did it with grace. Not only that, he once revealed how he is grateful for his journey in tennis!

Roger Federer expresses how his achievement in tennis is “an absolute dream”

When Roger Federer played his last match alongside his long-term on-court rival, Rafael Nadal, in the Laver Cup, it turned out to be an emotional event. Federer, who spent 310 weeks as the number one, also ended up crying on the tennis court. However, overcoming all the emotions, the 103 ATP titles winner once admitted how grateful he is for everything he has gotten from tennis.

“I totally overachieved in my mind. It’s been an absolute dream that I’ve had for so long. And I know that, and that’s why I’m totally happy to step away as well.” The Swiss maestro also added, “I love this game, and I want to stay involved in some shape or form. I won’t be a ghost or some stranger.”

True to his words, Roger Federer is now providing his fans glimpses of his retirement days. The documentary, which will be released on June 20th on Prime Video, will indeed be a treat to the fans!