‘That Can Mess You Up..’ – Roger Federer’s Family Member Details How Mirka Grounds the Swiss Star With Her Sheer Presence

Roger Federer is a family man through and through. The Swiss Maestro goes to every tournament with his wife, and their children have also accompanied them several times as well. A family member of Federer’s recently stated how important it was for Federer to have a family that will always be with him and vice versa.

Roger Federer and Mirka Federer first met at the 2000 Sydney Olympics when the two were representing Switzerland. It was when the two first got together. Federer told the media that the two had uncertainties about each other, but nine years later, they tied the knot. Since then, the couple has welcomed four children.

Roger Federer, the family man

In the book “The Roger Federer Effect: Rivals, Friends, Fans and How the Maestro Changed Their Lives”, a relative of Federer’s described how important it was for the Swiss legend to marry someone who was familiar with the sport. 

They stated that Mirka, being a professional tennis player herself, understood how often tennis players had to travel. For example, they said that since Novak Djokovic‘s wife hadn’t played on the tour, she may not have understood how difficult it was to travel and maintain fitness. “It’s certainly helpful because she knows what it takes in this sport. But it’s not the decisive factor. Jelena Djokovic, Novak’s wife, hadn’t played on the Tour.”

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They explained that having a partner who is supportive and sometimes puts their own interests aside for their beau. “The most important thing is that you have a stable woman who always supports you and sometimes puts her interests aside for yours. If you have a girlfriend who always wants to party, that can mess you up.”

It was also emphasized that he is a family man above all, never wanting to travel without his wife and children. “He is a pronounced family man, never wanting to travel around without his wife and children for any length of time. Mirka made it possible for the family to come along.”

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Roger Federer himself grew up in a close knit family. His parents and sisters were supportive in Federer’s choice of pursuing tennis. Federer aims to be the same way for his children.