Mirka, a former tennis player, and Federer first met at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. They got married in 2009 and have four kids together. She has been a constant presence in his player’s box over the years and the pair have had a very strong relationship.
Stauffer, a tennis correspondent and author of two biographies on the Swiss maestro, spoke to CLAY magazine about the role Mirka plays in Federer’s life today.
He stated that Federer’s comeback, which is expected to happen at the Laver Cup this year, will only happen with her support.
Stauffer added that Roger Federer has the full support of his wife in what he will do next.
Roger Federer and wife Mirka seen practicing together
Roger Federer recently took to Instagram to post an image of himself keenly watching his wife Mirka in action on a tennis court. He held a tennis racquet while on the sidelines, indicating that it could have been a joint practice session.
Mirka is a former tennis pro who was once ranked as high as No. 76. She was forced to retire in 2002 due to a persistent foot injury. She took part in eight Grand Slams, with her best performance coming at the 2001 US Open, where she reached the third round before losing to sixth seed Justine Henin.
Mirka and Federer, in fact, teamed up in 2002 for the Hopman Cup. The pair lost their respective singles matches to Lleyton Hewitt and Alicia Molik and did not fare any better in the doubles, losing to the Australian duo in straight sets.
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