Roger Federer reveals his post-retirement plans: ‘I really want to do THIS’
ROGER FEDERER says he is keen to start skiing again when he eventually decides to retire from tennis.
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At 37-years-old, Federer is very much in the latter stages of his career.
But he has shown little evidence of slowing down as evidenced with his 100th career title win last week at the Dubai Tennis Championships.
Federer has always insisted he is happy to continue playing tennis but stressed that his family life will play a key role in his decision.
As it stands, Federer remains one of the best players in the world and still able to compete for major honours.
However, being a top-level athlete has stopped the Swiss star from doing some of the activities he enjoys most.
And speaking in an interview with USA Today, Federer revealed exactly what he wants to do after tennis.
“Yeah, I’m trying to keep it open when I’m done, just to have options,” he said.
“I have a family, which is my priority as you know. I just want to make sure that always comes first and for that I have to have as free as schedule as possible.
“I’m just really happy that Mirka (his wife) and myself keep a great group of friends around ourselves throughout this 20-year career.
“I’m not worried when I’m sitting at home that I’ll be there alone. We have great friends and family.
“Can’t wait as well for that to come around.
“I would like to start doing all the sports as well because I put all that aside.
“I would like to start to ski again, like to pick up an instrument again, learn how to skate and learn ice hockey.
“I still have a lot of things I’d like to do.”
Federer will play Peter Gojowczyk in the second round of Indian Wells on Sunday.