Roger Federer has retired from competition, but his name is still of great value to the tennis world and fans are still excited to have the opportunity to meet the Swiss legend. Even Federer’s appearance on a budget flight was enough to create a stir among fellow passengers.

Roger Federer Announces Plans to Retire From Tennis - The New York Times

So what is Federer doing after hanging up his racket? The “FedEx” individual once revealed that his life after tennis was a smooth transition because he spent more time at home in the last year of his career. However, with the increased time he had after no longer having to follow the tennis cycle, Federer decided to use this time to help the sport that made him famous.

Roger Federer: “I feel minutes matter more now than before” | British GQ

“My life after tennis is quite happy, last year was a fun year for me. Life does not become boring and slow as many people think. Having time to think helps me know what I like to do, and not having to compete makes my knee recover faster,” Federer said.

Roger Federer: “I feel minutes matter more now than before” | British GQ

“Over the past three years everything has slowed down because of Covid-19. I learned how to live slowly and become a multi-faceted person. I can now proudly say I am a father, businessman, philanthropist and tennis promoter. I am happy to be invited by many organizations to events to create public excitement for the sport I have been involved in, but there is no need to chase tennis 24/7 anymore.”

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In the past, Federer had the brand “RF” after his initials to sell fashion products, but recently “Express Train” has a new fashion project in collaboration with designer Jonathan Anderson and the company. Uniqlo. Federer’s new clothes are said to be suitable for people who walk outdoors and are made of quick-drying materials.

Roger Federer: “I feel minutes matter more now than before” | British GQ

Federer said even getting involved in fashion came from his inspiration from old tennis players. “Rene Lacoste (founder of the Lacoste brand) and Stan Smith are great tennis players and they have style. I think it’s important to remind tennis people where our style comes from. If possible, I want to make tennis players look elegant when competing,” Federer shared.

Roger Federer: “I feel minutes matter more now than before” | British GQ