Over the years, Roger Federer has produced some eye-catching displays on the tennis court. However, over the past year, Federer has been struggling with a knee injury. As a result, he hasn’t played a competitive match since Wimbledon last year. Recently, he enjoyed some time off with his pet.
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The entire tennis fraternity has been eagerly awaiting his comeback. His skills with a racket are second to none and he has enthralled fans across the globe with his audacious displays. An illustrious career that has resulted in 20 Grand Slam titles, Federer still hasn’t finished yet.
Roger Federer spends time with his pet
The Swiss maestro took to Instagram to share an adorable picture with his pet dog. Sharing a post on his official Instagram handle, he said, “It’s been a fun summer!”
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Subsequently, he also shared glimpses of his practice session. Federer practiced with his wife, Mirka. The former World Number 1 is aiming to make a positive return to tennis later this year.
Earlier this year, the Swiss legend revealed that he’ll make a comeback at next month’s Laver Cup. Federer will play alongside the likes of Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, and Andy Murray for Team Europe at the Laver Cup. Further, he’ll also be participating in the Swiss Indoors Basel.
Federer’s retirement-like words leave his fans in shock
Recently, Federer shared a video on his official Instagram handle in which he said, “When I first started as a ball kid, I learned that genius is not replicable. Inspiration though, is contagious.”
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LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 07: Roger Federer of Switzerland attends a press conference in the Main Interview Room court after losing his men’s Singles Quarter Final match against Hubert Hurkacz of Poland on Day Nine of The Championships – Wimbledon 2021 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 07, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by AELTC/Joe Toth – Pool/Getty Images)
Further, he went on to add, “Tennis is a game of inches but it took me miles away. It’s a way of being on and off the court. I learned that you can never be bigger than the game. But you can always make the game as big as your dreams.”
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Although the video was a promotion for his new On shoe line, fans misinterpreted it to be around Federer’s retirement. Subsequently, his fans shared their emotional reactions to this video.
When and where do you think Federer will retire? Will he add another Grand Slam or two before stepping away?
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