Federer swoops tennis awards AGAIN

I don't play games on court or anything like that

SR wrote:Hey Vj,
 

Unfortunately, success is often a double-edged sword. On top of the domestic obligations of being a husband and father, the equally time-consuming demands of his Foundation, endorsements etc all add up to rob Fed from his overall tennis focus and performance. 

 

Unlike all or most of his tennis peers who’ve got all the time to focus on their tennis before a tournament, Roger before going on court to even play one match probably would have to take time out interacting with his daughters; to update his tennis business affairs with Mirka (also the house money manager) and to conference with his various Foundation and endorsements representatives etc. etc. Because of his popularity and humanitarian devotions, Fed has always had so much more on his plate needing his attention compared to any of the top guys. That’s perhaps why, even when his back issue is under control, he’s unable to focus and sustain consistency for the entire duration of even Bo3 matches these days.

 

Nevertheless, I feel proud of him that he’s ticked all the boxes. He has nothing more to prove. Neither does he need to answer to the press re very suspicious and ugly “hiding in a corner for months” or “playing games on court” allegations. Just playing for the love and challenge of the game now battling with the top guns in their prime years younger.  A lucky guy he is.