‘My Knees Were Shaking’ – Roger Federer Details How a ‘Monstrous’ Family Tradition Made Him Ponder Over His Physical Stamina

Tennis has been an integral part of Roger Federer’s life. However, even then, he has not centered the meaning of his existence around the sport. As Roger Federer went on a train ride with half-Swiss comedian Trevor Noah, he reminisced about a wholesome hike he had with his children. A complete family fan, Federer was happy to be a part of the team despite having a hard time completing the hike.

Now that Federer is retired, he is keen on taking new endeavors to test new waters. After being a part of an art exhibition show, he went on a serene, beautiful train ride with Trevor Noah. And on the ride, he was happy to share little anecdotes from his life.

Roger Federer hopes to be as strong as his children 

Federer enjoys spending time with his children going on hikes in Switzerland. However, there was one time, he regretted doing it. On the other hand, his kids were quite zealous to come on a trek with their father.

In a short snippet of the documentary film, ‘Ride of a Lifetime’, Roger Federer was detailing one such hike in a candid conversation with Trevor Noah. Wishing for stamina like his kids, he stated, “I hope I can do it as well as my children.” Like every family, they also have a tradition and theirs is quite “monstrous.”

He said, “I’ve taken them on some ‘monster hikes’ we call them in the family.” A resilient Federer is associated with sending lightning bolts of shots across the court. However, the hike was not how he envisioned it to be.

Federer reminisced, “I remember, when I came down, my knees were shaking because I was actually rehabbing back in ’16 and ’17 and was not ready for such a huge hike. I underestimated the hike.”

Though his kids enjoyed the hike, it became quite too much for them too. Federer said, “As I was coming down, we were all like, ‘Oh my God! This was too far.” 

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With a light-hearted theme, both Federer and Noah have gone around the serene landscapes of Switzerland on a train ride.

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Despite being able to roam around the world like a true Swiss, Roger Federer has always felt at home in Switzerland. So, apart from the harsh winters, during which he stays in his lavish apartment in Dubai, Federer is at home.

The Swiss Maestro has collaborated with Swiss Tourism to promote the flourishing tourism industry of the small yet scenic European country.

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