Roger Federer’s brutal confession: “It’s like being stabbed to death”
The Swiss legend analyzes the lack of one-handed players in the ATP Top-10
Roger Federer’s long interview with GQ Sport touched on many topics in both tennis and athletics . . in his personal life. We must delve into the world of the Swiss Master.
Discussing the lack of one-handed tennis players in the ATP Top-10, Federer explained what it is like to be stabbed.
Switzerland is fascinated. . all tennis fans over the years, giving the forehand the flair, precision and efficiency needed to make an impact at key moments in matches.
For Feder, this is a personal thing, because the one-handed forehand has defined him and his. career idols.
“I took it personally. It’s something I don’t like. But at the same time, the consistency with one hand made me, players like Pete Sampras or Rod Laver special.
I like to see tennis players. with one hand .hand, like Stan Wawrinka,Richard Gasquet,Stefanos Tsitsipas.
Dominic Thiem’s is also lovely and so is Grigor Dimitrov.I also like to see explosive athletes. I would like more variety: players who go forward and attack the net more often,” explained Federer.
“The problem is when you have a lot of similar players against each other, a lot of points are played. in the same way. . I always thought my opponent would prefer this approach; although he didn’t want me to mess up by changing the game.
I saw two tennis players play 20 one points in a row, come on. It can be interesting, like arm wrestling. What I’m saying is, let’s not get into this tug-of-war, let’s go to a different match. I think the one-handed grappling is still there, it’s coming back. But I taught my kids to play doubles,” he added.
Roger Federer’s amazing trip to California
The Swiss master spent a few days in California to promote the 2025 Laver Cup, which will be played at the Chase Center in San Francisco. … Tennis legend, 20- the two-time Slam champion shared photos of all the funniest moments he had in California a few hours ago.
After San Francisco, Roger and his wife Mirka visited Stanford University and attended the Oscars of 2024. also attended the Oscar party.
Roger shared photos of himself with his wife in front of the beautiful terrace of La La Land, smoking a cigar with Bastian Schweinsteiger and posing with Dwayne Johnson.
Back to the GQ Sport interview. , Federer also talked about his success in tennis and life after retirement.
“Tennis was my identity, but I didn’t just do it every day. I am a father, husband and son. Playing tennis was my hobby and then it became a job. But I always tried not to identify myself as just a tennis player. I believe this mindset has been my strength throughout my career. I knew that one day I would have to live without playing tennis,” he explained.
“I don’t miss tennis very much. I am really calm, maybe because I know that my knee and mind will not allow me to be on the court. I gave everything I had and now I am at peace. I like to play tennis with children. I’ve always wondered what it would be like to play without a healing objective.
Who cares if I miss a palm? I think it was pretty easy to dive into life after tennis. Actually, I don’t have enough time in the day. I like to be surrounded by people and friends and I am very sociable. I think it helped that I didn’t have to sit in a room by myself. I feel like minutes are more important now than before. I don’t know if it’s also a matter of age, you feel that time is running out and you still have a lot to do,” he added.
In the same interview, Federer also revealed what he told Novak. Djokovic , Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray before retirement.”
“Watching mouse moments. It’s hard for me to watch a whole game because I’m too busy with the kids and running around. I might have only watched one whole game last time. But other than that , I check notes every day. I’m actually surprised.
I thought I wouldn’t care, but I still think I know too many players and want to see how they’re doing. I know when Djokovic and Nadal will reach the final, when Rafa will come back or when Novak will break another record. But everything is fine. I’m not going to change my plans and say I have to see this game.
But of course I’ll be watching them and I love to see them, especially Novak getting stronger and moving forward. Obviously I was disappointed that Rafa hasn’t been able to play much lately. Hopefully he can do what he wants this summer. Although he retired from Doha and Indian Wells, I am sure he will return to the train,” he analyzed.
The 20-time Slam Champion finally revealed a curious anecdote about his retirement.
“When I retired. in London, I was at the press conference next to Novak, Rafa, Murray and Bjorn Borg and I said: It is right that I am the first to retire from tennis. I’ve spent time on tour without them and now it’s their turn.
It wouldn’t feel right to see Murray or Nadal retire before me. So I’m glad I was the first. I hope they can last as long as me. I am proud and happy about my achievements, I will never forget when I beat Pete Sampras’ record,» he explained..
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