With the recent affirmation of his commitment to the game despite the demands of his busy family life, Roger Federer—a father of four—sparked strong feelings within the tennis world. Federer discussed his struggles to balance his responsibilities as a father and as an athlete in an emotional interview. He spoke candidly about how he wishes to fulfill his role as a father of four kids, while also making time for his athletic endeavor in tennis.

Though Federer expressed gratitude for his family, he also reaffirmed his strong desire to play and stay in touch with tennis even after his retirement. Let’s take a look at what the Swiss Maestro said about tennis being his ‘other family’.

Roger Federer would ‘like to be involved’ amid his ‘busy enough’ life

Roger Federer retired in September 2022, but his lifelong love for tennis did not end there. In a recent interview during his visit to the location of the Laver Cup event in San Francisco, Federer reassured his fans about his desire not to stay far away from tennis. “I have four children, and life’s busy enough. But I’m not going to be a stranger to the game. I’d like to be involved. I’d like to be  around,” he said during the interview.

His fortitude and tenacity are demonstrated by his ability to succeed on the tennis court while also navigating the challenges of family life. “Tennis has been my love. Besides family and friends, it’s been my other family,” he added, emphasizing his eternal love for the game.

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Roger Federer’s vow to his lifelong dream is apparent, as he still remains connected to the annual event of the Laver Cup after his retirement. Even though Federer talked about his ambitions to stay connected to tennis recently, he has always been there for the game.

Federer’s dedication to tennis after his retirement

Every year, Team Europe and Team World compete in the Laver Cup, an event that basically a tennis version of golf’s Ryder Cup. It is a creation of Roger Federer and his agent and serves as a way to bring the past, present, and future generations of athletes together to create a sense of unity. After his retirement, this also serves as a way for Federer to stay in touch with tennis.

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“I think it’s a way of embracing the history of the game and also looking forward to the future,” Federer said in the interview, referring to the annual event of the Laver Cup.

Federer’s heartwarming commitment serves as a poignant example of the importance of passion, tenacity, and family support in accomplishing one’s goals as he begins the next chapter of his brilliant career.

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