Roger Federer: Swiss legend could quit tennis if THIS happens
ROGER FEDERER reckons his children could dictate when he packs up tennis.
Federer - who returned after a three-month lay-off at Stuttgart - is gearing up for another assault on the Wimbledon title.
The Swiss legend, who lost in the Halle Open final on Sunday, is bidding for a ninth success at SW19.
The 36-year-old has showed no signs of slowing down just yet.
Although he has been quizzed about retirement in the past, Federer has tried to clarify the situation.
And it transpires that one thing could determine when he walks away from the game - his children.
If I sense my children are unhappy, it will have an impact and the tour will be over very quickly
“My family will essentially decide how much longer we can do this,” Federer said.
“If I sense my children are unhappy, if I am injured, if my wife, who is very supportive, is not happy, it will have an impact and the tour will be over very quickly.
“It becomes monotonous. Right now we have a good balance.
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“I did 17 years of brutal play on tour from January to November.
“Now I want to maintain my level of play for the ticket holders who pay their money and feel 'Roger gave it everything’.”