In a lengthy interview with NBC, the Swiss master spoke about a wide range of topics, including his family and life after retirement
Who will win the BNP Paribas Open? The first ATP Masters 1000 tournament of the season, played on the hard courts of Indian Wells, California, has three main favorites to win the final: Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz.
I have already given my opinion. competition analysis in previous articles of the tournament, which can be found here. Sinner is in great form and may be the man to beat on the hard court right now.
But a champion like Djokovic after he has recovered from some of the physical problems that affected him in the early months of the game. in, is almost unsurpassed, albeit at the highest level. Regardless, Carlitos (defending champion) and Daniil Medvedev are ready to compete for the California title.
Roger Federer also spoke at the ATP Masters 1000 in Indian Wells. The Swiss master, who will be at the Chase Center in San Francisco Bay Arena, announced as the venue for the 2025 Laver Cup, gave a long interview to NBC in which he addressed the subject several times. Indian Wells right, but also his life after retirement and his family.
“I think Djokovic is a big favorite. I think Sinner hasn’t lost since the Australian Open. I think Alcaraz is back. playing as well and he’s the defending champion, so I think the winner will be one of those three. Unfortunately, Nadal retired,” Federer explained from Indian Wells.
Roger also talked about his life after retirement and made some interesting and fun. comments about paddle and pickleball.
“There’s a lot of paddle in Europe, I’ve only played it twice. And pickleball, I’ve only seen it. I’ve never played salt ball, believe it or not. I’ve heard it’s very popular, growing fast in these parts, so maybe I’ll have to start playing it, who knows. I know Jack Sock is on the tour and other tennis players are trying it,” he said.
Roger opens up about life after tennis
The 20-time Slam champion also talked about how he stays in shape now. He is no longer a pro tennis player. The Swiss gave some very interesting tips that can be considered as advice for many athletes.
“Now I have a gym that I didn’t have before, the funny thing is that I got it after I retired so now I have to use it. I go there four times a week and train. Less pressure is my favorite part of retirement! And I don’t have to stress my body a lot when I’m not ready to play, so that’s a big relief. Currently I play wall tennis and tennis and swim a lot. I actually try to be very active. I’m still recovering from my knee. I try to exercise as much as possible,” he explained.
Roger also opened up about his family life and even talked about his two twins.
“We have a great relationship, but we also have ours. own little fights, you know. They don’t listen to me all day, every day, but that’s okay, we try to carry on. We try to do our best. We have twins who are almost 10 and two twins who are almost 15.
I think it’s important to give them love so they know you were there when they were young. And of course, now that they are growing up, we try to give them the right advice and point them in the right direction, but we also have to let them fly on their own. And it’s hard, hard as a parent, but I’m doing my best,” he said..
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