Roger Federer had the intelligence to plan his future once he got underway. At 40, the Swiss phenomenon is aware that he is nearing retirement, although he would like to give himself one last chance to try to put another Grand Slam title on his showcase.
The former world No. 1, who returned to the field in Doha after a 14-month hiatus, has his mind focused on Wimbledon and the Tokyo Olympics, with the aim of ending one of the most incredible races in history. of modern sport.
Off the field, Roger has countless sponsorships and founded the management company TEAM8 together with his agent Tony Godsick long ago. In addition to having contributed to the conception of the Laver Cup, whose fourth edition will be held this year in Boston, Federer’s agency has dealt with top-level tennis players such as Coco Gauff, Juan Martín Del Potro and Alexander Zverev (who recently decided end collaboration).
In a recent interview with ‘BBC Sport’, WTA star Garbiñe Muguruza admitted that she was impressed by the ambition of the 20-time Grand Slam champion.
Muguruza: Federer cares about his legacy
“Roger Federer is an extraordinarily ambitious person.
I think he’s very focused on what’s next for him after tennis, his legacy. I feel like I can say that he wants to be very involved in everything that concerns him, ”said the Spaniard. The 39-year-old Swiss plans to indulge himself a few more on the tennis court, although much will depend on his physical condition.
“I did not play a second round in any tournament again. I still want to compete for the biggest titles and I think I know how. Obviously I am aware of my age, but it is a dream dictated by logic.
Defeats do not depress me unlike what many people think, who still ask me about the loss to Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon ”, said the Swiss in an interview with ‘Numéro Homme’
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