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Roger Federer‘s and Mirka‘s love story is no less than a movie! As a couple who found love on the tennis court, they first crossed paths at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, where both of them were competing for their country, Switzerland. But they revealed their love after a huge interval, keeping it under wraps at the time.

However, while the couple was rumored to be dating, they kept their love a secret. During the Hopman Cup 2002, there was a moment when Mirka was left blushing. Let’s take a look at what the presentation said, which left the couple all colored in love.

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When Roger Federer’s wife blushed over their secret dating 

Just like the way the 20-time Grand Slam champion did amazing on the court, he also did well in his life and found love in Mirka. While they met in 2000, the duo secretly dated for two years and only then revealed their love in public at the 2002 Hopman Cup.

In the same event, both of them completed as double partners, and during their own quote interview, the commentator threw hints about their relationship. In a joking way, he asked Mirka a question: “Were Roger Federer’s phone bills expensive over the last year?” 

While the question left both of them blushing, the former world number one ranked tennis player’s wife gave a quiet answer, and replied with a “yes.” However, the blushing reaction from Federer’s wife hinted at their relationship, after which, in the same tournament, both of them made their love life public.

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Moreover, a few years ago, the 42-year-old Swiss tennis legend talked about playing mixed doubles at the Hopman Cup with his then-girlfriend. Along with that, he also dwelled on how they created a rock-solid bond at the beginning of the relationship.

Roger Federer recalls 2002 Hopman Cup memories 

Back in 2018, in a conversation, Federer opened up about how the tournament was great for him, but at the same time, it was a little awkward. After playing doubles together, Mirka had to retire, but she never left Federer’s side and was always connected to the sport.

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He highlighted, “Unfortunately, she was quite hurt so she ended up retiring at quite a young age. It was a great week and it was slightly awkward playing with your girlfriend at the time, but we got through it and had a great time after all.” On the other hand, he also detailed how that love started at the Sydney Olympics, but until the Hopman Cup, they were already a rock-solid couple who had a great time playing with each other.

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