Longevity has allowed Roger Federer to also become an example for colleagues from other disciplines. The Swiss champion was noted for his impeccable behavior on and off the court, having contributed to spreading the popularity of tennis in all corners of the world.
The 20-time Grand Slam champion has had a difficult time for the past two years, unable to play continuously due to repeated physical problems. Those of the knee almost forced him to retire, a hypothesis that the Swiss Master has always decided to firmly rule out.
Not even the latest relapse during the grass season has tarnished Roger’s love of tennis, leading him to undergo his third operation in the past year and a half.
The hope is to see him in action again in 2022, to end with dignity an almost unrepeatable career. As part of the documentary UNTOLD: Breaking Point, which focuses on the career of Mardy Fish and is available on Netflix, former ATP No. 1 Andy Roddick noted that Federer was the main reason preventing American players from winning as much as they deserved. .
We are talking about one of the most beloved athletes worldwide. He speaks many languages, his hair is always in order and he does not sweat while playing. I have never been jealous of your success. It still amazes me today how easily he is able to handle the weight of his GOAT condition. “
The subsequent explosion of Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic certainly did not help the other tennis players. The former US champions later added: “It had become a gigantic effort to try to beat those three phenomena.
This concept also applies today, although to a lesser extent. We American players received a lot of criticism during that time. However, my father instilled in me the military mentality that when you get punched in the chin, you always have to get up. I had to do it several times during my career ”
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