‘You’re Not Going To Be Successful..’ – Roger Federer’s Real Advice Inspires Two-Time Olympic Gold Medalist To Dream Higher and Further

The 20-time Grand Slam champion, Roger Federer, and the two-time Olympic gold medalist, Mikaela Shiffrin, once had a heart-to-heart conversation that has come in handy for the renowned Alpine Ski racer. While we know the Swiss Maestro for his incredible achievements in tennis, Shiffrin is looking to create history in her own sport! With the 2023 World Championships around the corner, the American Alpine skier opened up about the time she spent with the Swiss tennis ace, Roger Federer, and his wife, Mirka.

The ‘Swiss Maestro’ had invited the two-time Olympic gold medalist for lunch with his wife. The dumbfounded star detailed the encounter and the advice that the Swiss tennis legend shared with her. Moreover, Shiffrin also revealed how she has tried to imbibe the invaluable advice of the tennis legend, this world cup season.

Mikaela Shiffrin divulges inspiring details of her lunch with Roger Federer

Despite the two-time Olympic gold medalist and the Swiss ace sharing the same sponsor, it was only recently that the two sat for lunch. And as the World Championship season is approaching for Alpine skiing, the 20-time Grand Slam champion shared a much-needed ‘mantra’ with Shiffrin. In an interview for the official website of the Olympics, she said, “He was like, ‘You’re not going to be successful every time. It just doesn’t work that way. When you’re disappointed, you’re gonna think it’s all over and you’re never gonna get back to the top.”

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As Shiffrin vies for an all-time record for the most World Cup races win by a female ski racer, she tries to remember the words shared by the Swiss Maestro. She further added, “‘So when you’re at the top, take a moment and breathe it in and then keep working.’ So that’s something I’m also carrying with me.”

However, this is not the first time that the Swiss tennis legend has supported the Alpine skier. Last year, the 20-time Grand Slam champion was present during Shiffrin’s competition.

Federer at the comeback win of Mikaela Shiffrin

After suffering from a major setback at the Winter Olympics, Shiffrin made a comeback at Lenzerheide, Switzerland’s Super G World Cup Event, where she secured a podium finish. Moreover, the silver lining was the presence of her idol, Roger Federer, cheering for the athletes.

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And then having lunch with him recently was certainly the icing on the cake.

What do you think about Federer’s advice for the young Skier?