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Fan mail has to be one of the best forms of appreciation a star can get, mainly due to the efforts put into writing a mail are beyond appreciable. Considering the immense popularity of the Swiss tennis legend Roger Federer, it wouldn’t come as a surprise that he is one of those stars who receives tons of fan mail even though he is retired. His father, Robert Federer, recently spoke in an interview about his unending responsibilities concerning his son’s ardent fans.

He unknowingly shed light on Federer’s massive popularity that has followed him through retirement as well. He also talked a bit about his son’s new life after pioneering tennis for so long. The Federers seem to keep themselves quite busy as always.

Roger Federer and his father’s unwavering support

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Tennis enthusiasts bid farewell to the legendary Roger Federer as he officially retired from the sport in 2022. After a remarkable career that spanned over two decades, Federer transitioned into a new chapter of his life. Unlike many retirees who choose the path of a peaceful retirement, Federer embarked on a journey. It includes him globetrotting along with handling his sponsors and foundation. Him venturing into diverse activities and making several surprise appearances in high-profile events like in Wimbledon and Shanghai has continued to captivate his global fan base.

While Federer’s retirement signaled the end of an era in tennis, one remarkable aspect has remained unchanged. The undying support of his father, Robert Federer. In a recent conversation with Blick, Robert shared a unique responsibility that he cherishes. He takes on the task of sifting through the countless fan mails that continue to pour in for his son, even in retirement. It’s a labor of love that allows him to stay connected to the ever-loyal supporters of Roger. Talking about the same, he said, “I still manage a huge pile of fan mail”.

Robert’s words reveal not only the bond between a father and his son, but also the humble nature of the tennis icon. Even after achieving immense fame, the Swiss Maestro dedicates his precious time to get to almost every fan mail that comes his way. Robert’s role in managing the influx of fan mail is not merely a duty. This tale about the fan mails aptly shows how much Roger’s fans love him. However, this is not one-sided.

Federer’s love for his fans

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Roger Federer has played for more than 2 decades and it’s only natural that he amassed a huge fanbase. Although, many athletes don’t really involve with fans because of many reasonable factors, Federer is quite the opposite.

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In this ever-evolving journey post-retirement, Roger now has the freedom and time to indulge with his fans and he is doing exactly that. Just a couple of months ago, he hosted a meet up and invited around 300 fans on a cruise. What took the spotlight is the fact that Federer interacted with everyone of his fans present on that cruise.

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There is no denying the fact that Federer is one of the most loved tennis players. The mere fact that he still receives humongous amounts of fan mail speaks volumes about the admiration of fans. What are your thoughts on this? Let us know in the comments.

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