Roger Federer, true to his word, is trying his best to stay close to fans post-retirement. With the enormous weight now lifted off his shoulder, he is active on his social media and spending time with family. He even played an exhibition match in Tokyo soon after retiring. The Swiss star is still running on a tight schedule by traveling around the globe and fulfilling his responsibilities. Although amidst all this, does Federer feel any FOMO for his beloved sport?
Federer was invited to Halle Open as a ‘guest of honor.’ The day Federer was honored, 2ist June, was declared as ‘Roger Federer Day.’ The ATP wizard has claimed ten Halle Open titles, and the day was a tribute to his legacy. He was interviewed by Simon Graf, a sports journalist who also co-wrote a book with the legend.
Roger Federer is committed to health and gym
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Staying fit, being active, and sweating in the gym are no longer compulsions once you retire. But ‘King Roger,’ being King, does not compromise on his health. Federer revealed that he would love to play exhibition games if his body co-operates. The G.O.A.T of Tennis is taking every step to be close to the world.
Graf shared a collection of quotes from Federer’s interview on Twitter. One of them read, “If the body was in top shape, I would probably play a few exhibitions. I still go to the gym four or five times a week and try to get my body back into shape with my knee. That’s why I don’t feel like I’m missing out on anything.”
About his health: «If the body was in top shape, I would probably play a few exhibitions. I still go to the gym four or five times a week and try to get my body back into shape with my knee. That's why I don't feel like I'm missing out on anything.» (6/10)
— Simon Graf (@SimonGraf1) June 21, 2023
If Tennis courts got any luck, they would witness the art come to life in Federer’s play. ‘The Swiss Maestro’ also talked about his future plans and disclosed that he takes his own time before making a decision.
For ‘King Roger,’ Less is more
Talking about his plans after retirement, the twenty-time Grand Slam winner said,“..I want to give myself the space to figure out: Where should the journey go now? I’ve always said: I want to take a year to find out what fits and what doesn’t. I’d rather do a little less than too much.”
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The 41-year-old has always been the epitome of patience and pensive. He was always zen on and off the court, and through his more than twenty-year-long career, there has been no single controversial moment. Other players have defeated his numbers, but Federer remains the only ‘Ice Cool’ to this day.
The eight-time Wimbledon Championships conqueror left the fans more intrigued with his abstract answer on commenting in the future. He felt that he would do best as he played against the young generation. But upon introspecting, he felt he needed more time and didn’t feel ready yet. So it is still a question mark.
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Whatever ‘Dark Federer’ does, his fans are always there for him to cheer. Whether he plays or not plays, commentates or does not commentate, appears on the court or does not appear, the world always sides with the beloved ‘God of Tennis.’
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