“He plays so gracefully and so incredibly.” This sentiment echoes through the tennis community whenever Roger Federer is mentioned. Despite generational shifts and the rise of new talents, Federer’s skills have remained unparalleled. While the Maestro’s technique continues to be a hot topic of discussion, his retirement is also a poignant memory that the tennis world cherishes. In a recent heartfelt revelation, Roger’s wife, Mirka Federer, opened up about her feelings regarding his retirement, choking through tears.

Roger Federer’s documentary, Federer: Twelve Final Days, hit Amazon Prime on June 20th and has already amassed widespread love from the fanbase. But what can be seen as heartbreaking is the emotional admission of Mirka Federer, where the former tennis player admitted that she will miss seeing her husband on the courts. 

Towards the end, Mirka can be seen lauding Roger Federer’s grace on the court. “I will miss seeing him play tennis. Just because he plays so gracefully and so incredibly. I think people will miss the same,” she sobbed. Mirka also admitted how lucky she felt to be his partner.  “I feel so happy to live with him and be with him. I am gonna always be there for him, and yeah, so excited that I found him in my life.” Mirka’s statements justify the remarks that the legend himself made a couple of days back. 

In an interview that featured on La Gazzetta dello Sport, the 42-year-old revealed that the most interesting part of the film is Mirka and Rafael Nadal’s interview. When asked about what could be the most emotional angle to the film, Federer said, “Probably Mirka and Rafa’s speeches.” Roger retired from the sport in 2022 in a heart-wrenching farewell. Meanwhile, the appearance of Mirka in the documentary is no less than an ‘accident.’

The documentary was initially planned only for people close to the Federer family. This made Mirka participate and add value to the film. However, soon after the documentary was made, the makers as well as the Federers decided it to be too good to limit the audience. Meanwhile, Federer has never shied away from expressing the role that Mirka played in his life. 

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Mirka has been the pillar of Roger’s success. However, many believe that she has failed to receive the credit that she actually deserves. Similar sentiments were echoed by Federer’s ex-coach Paul Annacone, who believes that her influence is underrated. “Mirka doesn’t get enough credit. She’s amazing. She really is someone that understood tennis and understands her husband so well, not only with the tennis but also with who he became as an icon. She’s incredible that she managed all that.” Roger Federer too, has echoed similar sentiments. 

Roger Federer also expressed his gratitude to his wife for all her support over the years when he announced his retirement in a video on X in 2022. “I would like to especially thank my amazing wife, Mirka, who has lived through every minute with me,” he said.

Meanwhile, the documentary is mesmerizing Federer’s fans all across the globe. But what the tennis community will be missing is his absence at the Wimbledon Grass-court Grand Slam, a favorite surface of the Swiss legend.