London: Tennis great Roger Federer says he likes to devote his time to his family and not rush into big projects after retiring almost two years ago.
Presenting a new documentary film in London on Thursday retracing the last days of his sporting career, the 20-time Grand Slam champion declared himself very happy with his life.
“I’m definitely not bored at home. Life is good. I try to be the best father I can be,” said Federer, 42, who has two sets of twins with his wife Mirka.
“What’s next? I actually want to wait and see for a bit. I don’t want to have a million things to do right now. I want to be a good father, a good husband, and settle down a little bit more and then decide, sort of, the next megaproject, if you want.
“Federer: Twelve Final Days” captures the emotional roller coaster of the tennis star’s late career.
Originally intended as a series of home videos for his personal use, it sees Federer prepare for his retirement announcement and takes audiences behind the scenes of his tearful farewell in front of fans and former rivals at the 2022 Laver Cup in London .
Co-directed by Joe Sabia, known for his “73 Questions” celebrity interviews, and Oscar-winning filmmaker Asif Kapadia, the documentary mixes candid moments, archival material and interviews with other tennis greats Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray.
The emotion of these two weeks surprised Sabia, who had unprecedented access to the Swiss tennis star at his home and in the locker room.
“I didn’t expect him to be that nervous. It was really scary to see him being that nervous because I’m just there watching, not saying anything, staring like a fly on the wall,” did he declare. said.
Federer, who turns 43 in August, said he was happy to let his feelings show on screen.
“It’s not like I’m crying through an hour and a half of a movie, you know? It’s a tough watch, but a good one,” he said.
“You see the struggles that we go through and also how vulnerable we are in many ways and how much the fans and the spotlight mean to me,” he said.
“It’s such a beautiful moment that I’m really curious how people will enjoy it. We’ll see.”
“Federer: Twelve Final Days” premieres on Prime Video on June 20.
