WATCH: Young Roger Federer Reveals His Favourite EA and Bandai Namco Video Games

Roger Federer, the tennis maestro, finally announced his retirement from professional tennis. He made his last appearance at the Laver Cup alongside his arch-nemesis, Rafael Nadal. The duo partnered for a doubles game against the two Americans at the O2 in London.

Fans attended this event in thousands as they wanted to see their idol one last time. Roger Federer is one of those names who revolutionized tennis, creating a massive fan following on his way. 

Apart from tennis, Federer is one of the most versatile sportspersons, as he shares different hobbies and interests. He is a die-hard soccer, table tennis, and skiing fan, as he always wishes to spend time doing these things outside of practice. 

However, that does not sum up all his interests, as the 20-time grand slam winner is also a die-hard video game fan. Vividly, the tennis maestro had once revealed his favorite consoles and video games, promising to go back to them after retirement. And with his announcement now official, here are some video games that Federer might go back to. 

Roger Federer unveils his favorite video games back in time

Apart from his staggering tennis career, Roger shared the simple joys of life. He maintained a normal routine, extending his likes and dislikes just like any other person. 

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To elaborate a little on his love for video games, the tennis maestro always spoke highly about them. In all his interviews, Federer always claimed to go back to gaming after his retirement, as it was something he enjoyed the most. In a 1998 interview, the 18-year-old revealed two of his favorite video games, baffling fans. No one expected Federer to spend time glued to a screen as he spent most of it on the court. 

However, Roger revealed that he was a die-hard PlayStation fan and enjoyed some FIFA whenever he got time. Additionally, he also spoke about Bandai Namco’s Tekken 3 as he adored the game to the next level. 

Federer and his love for PlayStation

Apart from being a FIFA and Tekken fan, Roger Federer also shared a love for Super Mario and a few other PlayStation games. “I am a totally normal person. I played like all the others on PlayStation and Super Mario,” said Roger in conversation with Clique Dimanche. He promised the reporter that he would go back and explore all his interests, as he barely got any time during his professional career. 

With that being said, it looks like our tennis maestro is finally going “Roger” his love for video games!

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What are your thoughts about this? Did Roger Federer ever come off as a game enthusiast? If yes, let us know what games you think he loved the most.