“I pick his brain…” – Roger Federer’s “alone time” with wife Mirka had a specific topic that allowed their relationship to grow

Beyond the very influential career of Roger Federer is a person who has always stayed away from the limelight and provided constant support and motivation. This person was none other than his wife Mirka Federer. From the beginning until he finally decided to hang up his boots, she was by his side. What made the bond truly more special between the two was the fact that she knew her husband far better than anyone else.

Reflecting on the same, Roger Federer, in a book, sheds light on how he and his wife spent ‘alone time’. However, this time was only used productively as they worked together for his improvement in the game.

Roger Federer sheds light on the ‘alone time’ he spent with wife Mirka Federer

In Christopher Clarey’s ‘The Master’, a glimpse into Roger Federer’s personal life reveals a unique phase of his relationship with his wife Mirka. In the midst of their always busy lives, the couple finds time together. However, their “alone time” was often marked by discussions about the game and how Federer could improve individually.

Federer, renowned for his strategic play on court, says tennis remains a crucial topic during their private moments. He enjoys engaging Mirka in conversations about his game, as she is someone who has observed his practices and matches more than anyone.

“I know she likes it too,” he said with a smile. “I like to have conversations about tennis with her because I know she’s seen me practice and play matches more than anyone, and that’s where sometimes I pick her brain a little bit,” Federer said of his wife Mirka.

Even though Mirka remains silent in public, her importance in Federer’s career is undeniable. From crucial decisions regarding coaching changes to handling media interactions, Mirka has been a pillar in Federer’s journey. There also came a time in their lives when Federer consulted Mirka about parting ways with his coach.

Mirka and Roger consulted before parting ways with his head coach

Federer revealed that there came a time when he and Mirka spoke together and the Swiss great decided to part ways with Lundgren. Although the decision was quite painful, all parties involved felt it was the right time to cancel.

Then, for a large part of 2004, the great Swiss did not have a coach. He and his wife went alone for breakfast, lunch or dinner, so they spent a lot of time together talking about his game and how he could improve.

“Obviously, when we didn’t have children and especially at the time when I had no coach or direction, in fact we ate breakfast, lunch and dinner almost alone at the table every day “, Federer said. “So you can imagine we had so much time to talk about everything.”

So, throughout his journey as a professional player and beyond, Mirka Federer has always been by his side no matter what. Even in the days when the Swiss great did not have a coach until the two worked together under the guidance of a coach, she was always by his side and gave him constant support and motivation .

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