“Time will tell how I want to deal with this, how often I continue to look for interest,” Federer told Het Parool as he discussed whether he would continue to make public appearances after his playing days are over. “I think about it now sometimes, but not often.” Federer is considered one of the greatest tennis players in the history of the game and won 16 Grand Slam titles in 27 appearances between 2003 and 2010. He has won four other major championships, with his most recent triumph coming at the Australian Open in early 2018. The veteran has since been plagued by physical problems and has lost seven of the last nine Grand Slams. Last summer he reached the quarter-finals of Wimbledon before being knocked out by Hubert Hurkacz and has been watching from the sidelines ever since. READ MORE: Nick Kyrgios heckler hits back after Wimbledon vs Novak Djokovic row – ‘I’m really sorry’ “Novak [Djokovic] he also said that – many of us are nervous before such a parade. We don’t do this every day either – we never get used to it. It remains uncertain, while all you have to do is walk a little and say a few words. And I was quite emotional, although not everyone has seen it. “You never tire of such attention. This is also why it is difficult for many athletes to stop. Or why they keep playing exhibition matches. Because they like to play. Because after all, we are not just tennis players, but also performers, entertainers.” Federer is now hoping to make his comeback at the Laver Cup, which is scheduled to take place in September.
