When Roger Federer retired from tennis, in September 2022 at the Laver Cup, the whole world was emotional and rallied around the great champion, but above all one person in particular: his wife Mirka.
Mirka has supported Roger in all his battles, always supporting her husband, even in the worst moments, such as injuries and the most disappointing defeats. Even when many thought Roger’s career was over, she was always by her side supporting the tennis legend.
And he was right. Mirka, especially after the 2016 injury, believed in Roger’s renaissance, which took place at the 2017 Australian Open. In days gone by, Indian Wells and Miami Opem were played on American hard courts.
And speaking of the relationship between Federer and his wife Mirka, we must remember an anecdote related to Roger’s days gone by, a few years ago, in the two ATP Masters 1000. It was in Indian Wells 2014.
Every wife is important, when Federer praised Mirka
When asked by a reporter how Federer felt about Mirka’s presence on tour after Pete Sampras praised his wife, the Swiss maestro praised what his wife does throughout her career.
Federer has always credited his wife for supporting him and investing everything he had in their family. Roger had posted a second-round victory at the 2014 Indian Wells Masters. During the post-match briefing, a reporter said that Pete Sampras credited his wife for his success.
Asking a similar question to Federer, the reporter asked about Mirka’s role in his life. To this, the Swiss Master replied: “I think all wives are important. Mine is no different. But we have kids and she’s seen 900 games I guess.
He doesn’t mind losing one from time to time and not coming to training anymore. He has always thought of the best for me and my career and has never taken me away from tennis. It would have been easy for her to say, ‘Look, can’t we change this or do it another way? I listen to stories.
However, all Mirka wanted was for him to spend as much time as possible with the family.” Roger Federer retired last year at the Laver Cup, an emotional farewell with historic rivals, family and friends, where he made history again.
The 20-time Grand Slam champion could return this year as a guest at the tournament to be played in Canada.
