During his illustrious journey, Roger Federer changed the game of tennis with his unsurpassed talent and sheer brilliance. The 20 singles Grand Slam champion further became a symbol of greatness by outclassing some of the greatest players on the ATP Tour.
However, all of this might have not been possible without the support of his wife, Mirka who often accompanied the former tennis ace during various tournaments. Speaking about the same, Federer’s childhood friend, Marco Chiudinelli detailed Mirka’s impact on the remarkable journey of her tennis star husband.
Marco Chiudinelli talks about Roger Federer and his wife
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The book by Cambers, Simon; Graf, Simon, ‘The Roger Federer Effect’ has already caught the attention of the entire tennis community. In that book, the viewpoints of Federer’s friends, rivals, coaches, fans, and others have been perfectly detailed. One such excerpt includes his childhood friend, Marco Chiudinelli’s remarks about the Swiss tennis Maetsro and his wife.
The former tennis player said that the 20 singles Grand Slam champion had a ‘golden hand’ in choosing the people who constantly supported and surrounded him. Especially, his wife, Mirka managed everything for him during his illustrious journey on the tennis court. Chiudinelli added, “Other partners and women on Tour bring more chaos than calm.”
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The Swiss added that the former world No. 1 player’s wife has been of immense value to him considering her constant support and admiration. He also mentioned the name of Federer’s fitness trainer, Pierre who played a crucial role in guiding and advising him regarding his objectives.
Meanwhile, Chiudinelli praised the Swiss tennis legend’s close friend and agent who has often taken care of his various sponsorship and endorsement deals.
The 41-year-old believed that his compatriot knew how to choose the right people in his circle. All his pals and coaching staff knew what was right for him so that his performance levels got enhanced on the ATP Tour. He added that having an alliance with a great staff really matters for an individual athlete on the court.
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Do you agree with Chiudinelli’s remarks about the Swiss tennis legend’s wife? Also, do you think the 44-year-old helped her tennis star husband to reach those unprecedented heights on the tennis court? Let us know in the comments section.