This Sunday in Vancouver, the sixth edition of the Laver Cup tennis tournament ended with a resounding victory for the Rest of the World team led by John McEnroe. However, what caught all eyes, sparked journalistic interest and generated fan expectations was the triumphant return of Roger Federer, who remained a trending topic on social networks throughout the weekend.
The Swiss’ stellar comeback began on Friday in teacher mode, teaching a master class for young tennis players.. Then, at the gala dinner, wearing a tuxedo, he swept the red carpet. She looks so elegant that journalists ask her for style advice. His majesty replied that it was only natural for you to wear the suit as if you were walking on the carpet of your house because otherwise the tuxedo would make you uncomfortable.
The stellar moment was his interview on Saturday at the track answering all kinds of questions.
Asked about what his life is like now that he has retired from professional tennis, Federer replied: “I had a great year, enjoying family and many exciting commitments and projects through the Foundation and my sponsors.“. And then admit between laughs that the relationship with his daughters is not so easy for him.
“I’m happy about [mis hijas] let me live in my own house. They are incredible. I love them but I can’t believe who they are now and 14 years old.. I feel like I’ve taught them a lot but now it’s complicated, in a good way. I know this time too will pass. I love that they have so many personalities. I’m happy that they scream and cry in my house, and don’t do it anywhere else. At least this way I feel like they can share their emotions with me. We talk about everything. “I love honesty.”
Immediately came the question about whether he missed tennis, to which he answered, unleashing a warm public reaction: “Of course I miss everything about the game. The exciting moments on the pitch, lifting the trophies, the fans, the selfies. It’s all part of a happy family at the circuit.”
Then they asked him if he planned to stay active: “I promised myself that I would never be a stranger to the circuit, that I would stay close to tennis when I retired.. It’s not my intention to always travel, but going to Halle, Wimbledon and now here makes me happy. I have many friends around the world that I miss, and of course I miss tennis and the competition, above all, the hot moments of great matches, the atmosphere that is breathed in the most important stadiums in the world. Without a doubt, I would do it all over again.”
He then had a virtual conversation shown on a giant screen with Björn Borg, the current captain of the European team. The Swede asked him if he wanted to be the new captain: “Why not one day? I don’t think so right away but I’m open to the idea.. “I want to give back to the game in any way I can and captaining the Laver Cup is one of those ways.”
The end is the conversation with Rafa Nadal connected directly via video. The Spaniard asked him: “Hello Roger, I hope you are well, I have a question for you. Who has been your favorite doubles partner?
Federer replied with a laugh: “Hmm… I mean… I thought he was my husband until this guy, Rafa, came to take that place… Last year was special, it was on another level. Let’s share it together.”
And in this fun conversation, Roger Federer said goodbye to a ecstatic and whole stadium applause.
Source: La Verdad
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