Fresh from a vacation with his family at the Swiss Alps, Roger Federer talked about his image as a role model and hinted the perfect time to end his legendary tennis career in an interview with Swiss sports site.
Federer, who lost to Novak Djokovic in an epic five-set Wimbledon Finals match, told Sportal Sports that retiring is still far from his mind, stressing that he alone could decide on his future on the ATP Tour.
However, the 17-time Grand Slam champion hinted that retirement might come three to five years, though all of it depends on the ability to sustain his play at the highest level.
"If I slow down would be the end of my career? The answer is no. For me, everything goes on. Clear the priorities with the four children have moved. But my wife likes traveling and the kids do not mind. I think that it is beneficial to them," Federer said.
"But who knows what, three, five years is the right time? I would like to know myself when to retire. Everything depends on my physical and mental performance."
Being admired as a great family man, the 32-year old Federer said he isn't feeling any pressure at all despite being projected as good role model. He insisted that he's just showing his true personality, and like other people, he's also dealing with problems.
'I feel zero pressure because of it. I am what I am. It's quite possible that people think I'm perfect, but I'm not. I also have my problems. I often sit in the nettles and learn from it. I am very proud to represent the tennis well. And I enjoy it, to do that. If I did not have this feeling, I would stop immediately.''
The Swiss Master is set to be among the favorites in the upcoming North American hard-court season, where rivals like Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray will spice up tournaments in Toronto and Cincinnati. In late August, he will start his quest for a record 18th Grand Slam title and sixth US Open crown in Flushing Meadows.
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