Roger Federer Reveals why he will Stop Playing Tennis

Swiss tennis star Roger Federer firmly believes that competitiveness at the highest level is is motivating him to keep playing on tour. He declared that he wants to get as far as possible in the major tournaments.

In an interview with Tribune de Geneve, he said, “I am playing and winning. Just playing, is not enough for my pleasure”.

Continuing, he said that he cares if he ever lost early in a tournament. Just being part of the tournament is not enough for him, the joy of winning is also part of it. He admitted that he needs to respect himself and perform at a particular level.

The Swiss ace elaborated, “If I do not achieve it in every match or every week, it doesn’t matter. But it needs to happen several times a year. It’s too easy: what motivates me, in practice or match, it’s knowing that I can still beat the best guys.”

So the question is, when he is unable to do it anymore, will he stop and hang up his racquet?

He answered, “It’s a possibility, yes. It can also come from a too frequent pain, which does not allow you to give your best. Or repeated travels. But there is a priority: my family. If for my children or wife is not suitable anymore, then it will be a reason to retire.”

When it comes to thinking about right time to stop, he had an answer for that as well. According to him, when he is at home, he does not have any planned tournament in mind.

Roger Federer often questions himself, asking where he will be within ten years and what will happen. While it it not a clear decision on retirement, it is simply a question od what the future has in store for him.

However, he is aware of the fact that at a certain stage in his life, he may not be a player anymore.