Roger Federer farewell highlights: Pre
Roger Federer farewell Conference highlights: Having announced that the upcoming Laver Cup will be his last event at the ATP tour, Roger Federer addressed a press conference in London ahead of the competition that begins on Friday, September 23. Federer spoke about his decision to retire, why it came now, what if felt like, the tributes that have poured in from around the world for him, the future generation of Tennis, and what his legacy to the game will be.
On Tuesday, Federer joined his Team Europe teammate Stefanos Tsitsipas for a training session on the court and was later also accompanied by 11-time grand slam winner and the Team Europe captain, Bjorn Borg.
Powered by the big four of Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray, Team Europe are the favorites ahead of the competition. And with the tributes pouring in since last week’s announcement, all the eyes, from players to the fans, will be on Federer.
Live Blog16:25 (IST)21 Sep 2022Roger Federer’s farewell News conference Live: Who`s cutting onions in here?
#RogerFederer#LaverCup"I know that everybody has to do it at one point, that everybody has to leave the game and it`s been a great-great journey. And for that, I`m really grateful."📹: Laver Cuphttps://t.co/mTseJkOMRnpic.twitter.com/dxazZnTtdv
— Express Sports (@IExpressSports) September 21, 202216:11 (IST)21 Sep 2022Roger Federer’s farewell News conference Live: Sums it up!
Federer: "You always want to play forever. I love being out on court playing with the guys, travelling was never that hard for me to do. Learning from losing... I love my career from every angle. I`m very grateful it`s been a lovely journey."
There has never been a classier mic drop. A round of applause follows at the press conference venue. Roger Federer, ladies and gentlemen.
His final press conference as an active player 🥹@RogerFederer | #LaverCuppic.twitter.com/gy2hNx2djF
— Tennis Channel (@TennisChannel) September 21, 202216:10 (IST)21 Sep 2022Roger Federer’s farewell News conference Live: On the new generation
Federer: "It will be good and more athletic than ever. Zverev, Tsitsipas, Alcaraz...the serve and volley will be lost, the players stay on the line after serving."
16:07 (IST)21 Sep 2022Roger Federer’s farewell News conference Live: Proud of what he`s accomplished
Federer: "I`m proud of what I`ve won. After winning my 15th major title, everything else has been a bonus. Having Sampras in the stands was very special. I`m happy to have been able to win 20 Grand Slams and more than 100 Titles".
16:03 (IST)21 Sep 2022Roger Federer’s farewell News conference Live: A thing he`d like to change going back in time
Federer: "Maybe if I would have been more professional earlier in my career."
16:00 (IST)21 Sep 2022Roger Federer’s farewell News conference Live: On the champion mentality
Federer: "People got used to talking about me about the talent I have in striking, but I also take pride in the improvement in my character on the court and my fighting spirit on the court."
15:56 (IST)21 Sep 2022Roger Federer’s farewell News conference Live: On the farewell in London
Federer: "That it`s in London makes me happy because the US Open was scrapped when I saw Serena retire there. The city is one of the most special in my Wimbledon career. People have supported me from day one."
15:53 (IST)21 Sep 2022Roger Federer’s farewell News conference Live: On the future!
Federer: `I want to see some of my games and read everything that has been written about me that I haven`t read yet. I will spend more time with them (family), after here we go on vacation.`
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Federer: "It was not easy to face all the questions of retirement without getting emotional. I wanted people to be happy in my goodbye and not be telling me all the time how sorry they are. They (his children) were sad, three of the four cried. But they also always said, `Stop playing tennis, we want to go skiing with you.`"
15:45 (IST)21 Sep 2022Roger Federer’s farewell News conference Live: On the fairytale finish
Federer: "It is clear that the most beautiful thing would be to play doubles here with Nadal because it has been my great rivalry. For as long as we battled together, we always got on really well. To have the career we had and come out the other side and have a nice relationship, it`s a great message."
15:38 (IST)21 Sep 2022Roger Federer’s farewell News conference Live: Happy to be compared to Schumacher or Woods!
Federer: "I`ve been at the top for many years. I`ve struggled to win almost everything I`ve played. I`ve always looked at the regularity of Schumacher or Woods and I`m happy to be compared to them".
15:34 (IST)21 Sep 2022Roger Federer’s farewell News conference Live: On his career highlight!
Federer: "When I beat Sampras at Wimbledon, the 2017 comeback in Australia when I beat Nadal. I haven`t exactly thought about it either."
15:33 (IST)21 Sep 2022Roger Federer’s farewell News conference Live: The knee a big factor in the retirement call
Federer, on the big why of it all: "The knee was not improving and I had to make the decision to retire. I was sad when I realized it was the end. It was after Wimbledon. It was on vacation, this summer, when I made the decision. Of course I wanted to play forever but it can`t be."
15:31 (IST)21 Sep 2022Roger Federer’s farewell News conference Live: Federer on his first coach, Peter Carter
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— Eurosport.es (@Eurosport_ES) September 21, 202215:29 (IST)21 Sep 2022Roger Federer’s farewell News conference Live: Federer just said he`s nervous!
Federer: `An event I don’t want to mess with but I know my limitations. I asked Bjorn if I could play one doubles, on Friday night, then Matteo comes in. Here I am preparing for one last doubles. We`ll see who it`s with. I`m nervous!`
15:25 (IST)21 Sep 2022Roger Federer’s farewell News conference Live: Federer confirms Friday will be his final match
Federer confirms he`s going to play his final match on Friday: `I`m trying to prepare for one last Doubles Match.`
If he can`t play Singles, he`s not allowed to play any doubles on Saturday and Sunday. Federer had told the Swiss Press yesterday that his goal is to play Doubles on Friday on an `acceptable level`. He won`t play Singles. Friday will be his final match as a professional.
15:20 (IST)21 Sep 2022Roger Federer’s farewell News conference Live: Special meet ups!
"I`m ready to be on your side."@rogerfederer greets teammates @DjokerNole and @andy_murray during their #LaverCup practice on Tuesday. pic.twitter.com/YUnYTJRLpz
— Laver Cup (@LaverCup) September 21, 202215:06 (IST)21 Sep 2022Roger Federer’s farewell News conference Live: Top 10 moments on camera
From breaking down while talking about his late coach to getting coached by Rafael Nadal, the Indian Express lists down 10 heartwarming Roger Federer moments on camera.
Read and watch here.
14:57 (IST)21 Sep 2022Roger Federer’s farewell News conference Live: The contribution of Stefan Edberg to Federer`s game
Sriram Veera: Edberg coached Federer for two years from 2014, just after Federer`s worst year with back troubles, and transformed his game into a more attacking version.
Read: What improvements did Stefan Edberg bring to Roger Federer as a coach?
14:53 (IST)21 Sep 2022Roger Federer’s farewell News conference Live: The two forgotten Roger Federer shots!
Sandeep Dwivedi: Federer kept his rivals guessing and the world mesmerised. Having travelled with him for so long - suffered and celebrated with him - every fan thinks he knows the man more than the rest. He feels like the well-informed local who prides himself in being familiar with every nook and cranny.
Read here: The two forgotten Roger Federer shots that best captured the magic of the man with cult following
Roger Federer’s farewell News conference Highlights: Pre Laver Cup, the 20-time grand slam winner addresses on his retirement
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