Roger Federer once fell violently while skiing in Valais. Now his companion Marc Rosset says: He feared for the maestro’s career.
Roger Federer shared his first descent in January 2023 after 15 years away from the slopes. – Instagram /@rogerfederer
The most important thing in brief
- Roger Federer’s doubles partner and companion Marc Rosset unpacks.
- The Maestro fell so hard on his skis that he became worried.
- The reason for the crash was an overtaking maneuver and a bump.
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Roger Federer can look back on an incredible career. 20 major titles, being number 1 for 310 weeks and an Olympic victory together with Stan Wawrinka are some of the highlights.
But: As his long-time doubles partner Marc Rosset now reveals, everything could have turned out completely differently…
Roger Federer and Stan Wawrinka laugh with Marc Rosset at the Davis Cup 2014. – Keystone
Around 20 years ago the two went skiing together in Crans-Montana. “Roger must have been 18 or 19 years old,” Rosset remembers in the “Tennis Legend” podcast.
Do you ski?
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No, I prefer snowboarding.
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No, I prefer snowboarding.
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No, I’m just at après ski.
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No, I’m just at après ski.
And suddenly there was a big moment of shock on the slopes. “He overtook me and drove over a bump. He took off – I thought: Shit! This is a disaster!”
Lindsey Vonn and Roger Federer hit the ski slopes. -instagram
Federer flew backwards through the air several meters and landed hard on the snow. “His body was twisted in all directions. I was sure he had broken something and I was scared,” Rosset continued.
Roger Federer with Lindsey Vonn in Lenzerheide. -instagram
He thought to himself: “Imagine if his career had been over because of this. I would have died for Switzerland.”
Roger Federer: “I drove like a madman”
The maestro spoke about the accident on “Le Matin” in 2019. «I drove like a madman, took a jump, flew ten meters, fell. And found myself 100 meters further down in the snow. Marc laughed, but he was worried about me.”
Roger Federer in 2022 at the Ski World Cup in Lenzerheide. -SRF
Fortunately, Rosset’s fears did not come true. However, the event led to the maestro giving up skiing and concentrating entirely on tennis. Until the end of your career.
In January 2023, Roger shared his first descent after 15 years away from the slopes.
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