Roger Federer could find himself back in tennis thanks to his kids
Roger Federer could find himself back in tennis thanks to his kids (Image: Getty)
Roger Federer could still find himself involved in tennis in a new role as one of his children is said to have a “big
interest” in the sport. The retired Swiss star has already vowed to stay in the sport after ending his career last September and could find himself becoming a classic tennis parent as retired pro Mary Jo Fernandez revealed that his four kids enjoyed playing.
Federer’s 24-year career came to an emotional end last September as the 41-year-old returned for one last hurrah at the Laver Cup, playing a doubles match alongside Rafael Nadal before officially hanging up his racket. Almost as soon as he announced his retirement, the 20-time Major winner vowed to stay involved in the sport somehow but was uncertain as to what role he would take on.
There have since been reports that the tennis icon is in talks with the BBC to be involved in their Wimbledon coverage, but the former world No 1 could also find himself forced into a different role with his children said to be taking an interest in the sport. Former world No 4 Fernandez – who is married to Federer’s agent Tony Godsick – shared the information on Patrick McEnroe’s Holding Court podcast as she discussed Federer’s life after retirement.
“He’s doing really well,” the three-time Grand Slam finalist said. “He’s back home in Switzerland with his wife and his four children and it’s funny, I didn’t talk to him about watching tennis but I’m sure he did, he loves tennis.”