Roger Federer gave up the Australian Open in 2021 because his priority now is family: “I am 39 years old, have four children and have won 20 Grand Slam tournaments. For me it is no longer time to be away from my family for more than five weeks ”, this was Roger Federer’s explanation for Andre Sa, a former Brazilian tennis player who is now the director of public relations for Australian Open players.
In fact, the approach to the Melbourne Grand Slam tournament this year is made difficult for everyone by the coronavirus pandemic containment rules, and Federer has therefore decided to give up because he would either have to go alone or his wife and sons would have a hard time Should impose quarantine.
This is the real reason the Swiss would have retired from the Australian Open in 2021, not the injury that kept him out of the game for the entire second half of 2020, that is, since tennis has been played again after months.
A personal motivation that calms Federer’s physical condition, but makes him inactive for a whole year. A few days ago, Roger Federer was interviewed by GALA magazine on Lake Zurich, where the Swiss superstar talked about his long break from tennis and how his family has supported him throughout his career.
Roger Federer on the support of his family
“For 20 years I was always on the move, constantly on the move. The longest time at home was a maximum of five to six weeks. Such a break is really good.
I can come down and spend a lot of time with my family, “said Roger Federer. Roger Federer said he was in high spirits when he wasn’t on the tennis court – something his wife Mirka and his children made possible.
“When someone is important to you, emotions come into play and the poker face melts like sugar,” said Federer. “Mirka is the best mother, the best woman! Mirka has always been a great support, she is a wonderful person.
During my long career she has always supported me, “added Federer. When asked about his life after tennis, Roger Federer noted that he would settle in Switzerland after hanging the racket – but that would only happen when his body can’t go on.
“Switzerland is my absolute favorite country and I always knew that I would live here one day after my tennis career ended. If the gears stop working, I stop,” concluded Federer.
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