Tennis superstar Roger Federer feels honored that his name always comes up when asked about the greatest player in history.
“I’m very proud,” said the Swiss, who ended his career after the Laver Cup in London (September 23-25): “When I won the 15th Grand Slam title in front of Pete Sampras and his Breaking a record was the biggest thing ever. Being able to win five more after that was a bonus. I’m very proud of my records.”
After the decision to resign had matured in him for weeks, Federer lost a load. “I wanted to be sure that I felt safe, that it was the right thing to do when I resigned,” said the maestro at a press conference on Wednesday: “And that’s the case, I’m happy.”
Federer thinks back to Wimbledon victories
Federer takes many memories with him into tennis retirement. “There are many and I can’t pick a single one,” he said when asked about his best moment: “Maybe my first Wimbledon victory, but I was lucky enough to have experienced many beautiful moments.” Among other things, he won eight times at Wimbledon.
Federer, who had to have an operation on his right knee for the third time last year, will not compete in the continental competition between Team Europe and Team World in London, but will play in doubles on Friday evening – preferably alongside his old rival Rafael Nadal.
“I think it would be a very special situation if it came to that,” said Federer.