Tennis: After his retirement, Roger Federer confesses

Published October 8, 2022 at 2:35 pm

Roger Federer is no longer a professional tennis player. Troubled by knee pain, the Swiss retired after a double final defeat alongside Rafael Nadal in the Laver Cup. After wiping his tears and stepping back, the former world number one gave his impressions. .

An important page in tennis was turned with the retirement of Roger Federer. Absent from the circuit since then Wimbledon 2021 and a loss for Hubert Hurkacz, the Swiss decided to say enough after realizing that his body could no longer bear so much effort. But before stepping away from the world of sports, the former number one nun offered one final thrill to her fans during the Making Cup. Associated with Rafael Nadalhis long-time rival, Federer ended his fantastic career with a double defeat against Jack Sock et Francesca Tiafè. On the pitch, the legend could not hold back the tears and caused a wave of sadness in London.

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“I was overwhelmed by all the beautiful things that have been written about me”

A few days after putting away the snowshoes, Roger Federer sis delivered during an interview granted to the site of theATP. He did not hide his surprise after the tributes he received. “ To be completely honest, I have been overwhelmed with all the good things that have been written about me, including a lot about my personality and person. Almost less as a tennis player, in my own right or in any other aspect of the game he confided.

“For me it was a wonderful surprise”

Players and fans alike emphasized his flamboyant game, but also his character, which quite amazed him. “It was a wonderful surprise for me to find that many people supported me because of my character. It’s a bit of an unexpected twist in history. I thought they would talk about my successes, my successes, what I meant by the game, and that’s it. But it was so much more. It completely exceeded my expectations “ concluded the Swiss.

What are the prospects for Roger Federer?

It’s done, Roger Federer will not return to the circuit, but had not closed the door to other farewell games. “I think it would be wonderful to organize a farewell match and thank the fans, as the Laver Cup was already sold out before my retirement announcement. “confided the Swiss, who also received a request for Serena Williams to comment on a Grand Slam in the future. In 2023, it should also continue to invest in Making Cupa tournament he helped create.