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Tennis – Wimbledon – All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain – July 7, 2021 Switzerland’s Roger Federer wipes his face with a towel during the break in his quarter final match against Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz REUTERS/Toby Melville
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Tennis – Wimbledon – All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain – July 7, 2021 Switzerland’s Roger Federer wipes his face with a towel during the break in his quarter final match against Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz REUTERS/Toby Melville
The tennis fraternity suffered a major blow last year when Roger Federer decided to call it a day. His retirement was arguably the most significant moment of the tennis calendar last year. The fans were in disbelief. At 41 years of age, it was quite inevitable but still, a hard pill to swallow for them.
It’s quite natural that the fans miss him every day and thrive on his off-court endeavors. However, Federer seems to be enjoying his retirement life by making guest appearances on F1 and tennis events and attending music concerts at the same time. Recently, the former world number 1 made a staggering revelation about his retirement life which might not please his fans.
Roger Federer does not miss tennis after his retirement!
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Roger Federer sat with CNN for a short interview recently. He discussed how life has been different after tennis and how he looks forward to everyday. However, his answer to a question regarding missing his playing days was shocking.
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Tennis – Laver Cup – 02 Arena, London, Britain – September 24, 2022 Team Europe’s Roger Federer waves at fans at the end of his last match after announcing his retirement Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
He said via CNN, “Funny enough, I don’t miss being out on the court so much anymore. Just because I know the body couldn’t do it. So I think it’s good that I couldn’t or I can’t which then lets me watch and follow tennis as a total fan. I think planning ahead for personal moments with my family and friends is what I enjoy the most. Life’s honestly been good and it (retirement) came gradually with covid and my knee issues. I didn’t play so much at the end so actually I feel that the transition was super smooth.”
EXCLUSIVE: "I’m not the coach, I am the dad and the dad’s advice, as we know, only goes so far."
Being coached by @rogerfederer would be a dream come true for any young tennis player … except his own children 📷
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— CNN Sports (@cnnsport) July 4, 2023
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As shocking as the words might be, Federer was also drained physically and mentally. The COVID-19 delays and quarantine life added more burden on the athletes owing to the regular tests, containment and lack of practice. After giving more than 20 years to the sport, Federer is certainly enjoying his retirement life with his friends and family.
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Do you think that Federer would miss being out on the court at some point in his life again? Let us know in the comments.
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