‘She Was Limited to a Degree’ – Roger Federer Got Real About Wife Mirka’s ‘Influential’ Belief in Him Transcending His Tennis to an Elite Level
People could not help but weep along with Mirka and Roger Federer at his farewell at the Laver Cup. This was a moment that has gone down as one of the most emotional moments in the tennis realm. It was a moment when legendary rivals of Federer, Novak Djokovic, and Rafael Nadal too could not control their tears.
And during all this time, through all the trials and ordeals of Roger Federer, one person remained constant: his wife, Mirka Federer. Since the beginning, she believed in Federer’s capabilities and made sure that they did not go to waste.
People dote upon the adorable love story of the Swiss couple, who now have two sets of twins. But things were not always so rosy for Federer. He too had his lows, and during all this time, Mirka was by his side.
In Roger Federer’s biography, ‘The Master’ written by Christopher Clarey, the writer talks about the unwavering faith and role played by Mirka Federer. President of the Swiss Federation, Sven Groeneveld, even said, “She was on a mission.”
The author detailed a conversation with Federer in which he said, “Mirka was a big believe in me not wasting any sort of talent.” Furthermore, he stated, “Because she knew herself that she was limited to a degree. She was extremely hardworking, but she also knew with my talents I could achieve so many more things, and that belief was very influential.”
