When it comes to the Swiss legend Roger Federer, there is one name that people usually accompany him with, his wife Mirka Federer. Throughout his journey as a professional tennis player, she has always been a standout person who helped him through the highs and lows of his life. But how did it all start?

Reflecting on the same, Annemarie Ruegg, one of the early mentors of the Swiss great reflects on the early journey of the 20-time grand slam winner while highlighting the role that Mirka, during those times played in Federer’s life. While Roger Federer was busy making a name for himself, Mirka, who was then a professional tennis player helped Federer to be what he is today.

Ruegg reflects on the early relationship of Roger Federer and Mirka

In 1997, after completing his compulsory schooling in Ecublens, Roger Federer made a decision to focus entirely on his tennis career. This shift marked a significant turning point in his journey to becoming a professional tennis player. Annemarie Ruegg, who closely witnessed his growth, recalled a memorable episode from the 1998 Orange Bowl in Miami.

During the tournament, Roger sprained his foot while goofing around with a skipping rope. Despite being in the quarter-finals and threatened with elimination, he showed his determination, worked with the team’s physiotherapist, Paul Dorochenko, and managed to not only continue playing but win the tournament.

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Ruegg also highlighted the role of Mirka Vavrinec, who became Roger’s girlfriend during her time as a member of the Swiss Tennis squad. Mirka’s dedication and strong personality helped the Swiss star’s journey, providing him with crucial support and stability. Since then, she has become an essential part of Federer’s squad and helped him while guiding him to become one of the greatest of the game.

‘Mirka became the ideal complement to Roger. She didn’t have it easy as a young tennis player; she had to assert herself. She had a lot of stamina, and she needed it to succeed. She is ambitious and persistent, a tough personality, but she also has charm. The fact that Roger found a relationship with her early on, which solidified him, was essential,’ said Ruegg while giving insights about the beautiful relationship between Roger Federer and Mirka.

Thus, straight from the start, Mirka played an essential role in helping Roger push his limits while making sure that he was in the right place at the right time. Federer also has never shied away from giving credit to his wife and team who have always been there for him, even during the toughest times.

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Federer highlights the importance of having good support behind a player

In a recent interview with GQ, Roger Federer highlighted the importance of having good support behind your back. He insisted that being a player is not at all an easy task and there are moments when the player might not be at his level best. Having good support at that time can help him bounce back up and be the best version of himself.

Mirka, throughout Roger’s journey as a professional player, has been there to help him despite going down on multiple occasions. She along with Roger Federer’s staff during his initial years as a professional player played a significant role in shaping his career to great heights.

Thus, the relationship between Roger Federer and his wife Mirka Federer is a perfect example of how as a couple, you can help each other to bring out the best version of yourself. Despite being down, you can still have a chance to get back up if you have the right people behind you.

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