Tennis phenomenon Roger Federer has played his last tennis match. Earlier this month, the 41-year-old declared his retirement plans. Playing in the Laver Cup, he partnered with Rafael Nadal for one last time. Federer’s journey ended after a first-round defeat against the pair of Jack Sock and Frances Tiafoe.

Federer bows out as one of the greatest ever to play the game. In his illustrious journey, he was ably supported by his wife, Mirka. Being a tennis player herself, she had good knowledge of the game and routine of a tennis player. She once explained how her tennis experience came in handy in her role as the wife of one of the best tennis players in the world.

Mirka’s tennis knowledge helped her take care of Roger Federer

Mirka herself was a fine tennis player. The couple met for the first time at the Sydney Olympics 2000. Unlike Federer, Mirka was unfortunate as she had to take early retirement from tennis due to her persistent foot injury issue. Further, she dedicated herself to her then-boyfriend Roger Federer.

Mirka once claimed that being a tennis player herself has helped her bond better with her husband. As an athlete herself, she understands perfectly what her husband needs. “That’s why we get along so perfectly. No other woman could deal with so much tennis. If he wants to sleep long I definitely won’t wake him by getting up early,” she said.

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The couple married after dating for nine years in 2009. They are now parents to two sets of identical twins: Myla Rose Federer, Charlene Riva Federer, Leo Federer, and Lenny Federer.

How Federer’s kids reacted to his retirement news?

Roger Federer revealed how his kids reacted to the news of their father’s retirement. The 41-year-old said that he revealed his intention to his family one day prior to his public announcement.

The Swiss maestro recalled how his kids would always ask him to leave tennis so that they can go skiing. However, when he finally decided to retire, they couldn’t control their emotions and three out of the four cried.

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It’s fascinating that even at such a young age, Federer’s kids were more concerned about his career. At this age, what any kid desires from his father is to spend time with them, but the way they were concerned about his career is truly laudable.