After retiring in 2022, tennis legend Roger Federer claimed in an interview that he was a "professional chauffeur" for his four children. Now, a documentary, Federer: Twelve Final Days, chronicles his final days on the court. It offers an intimate look into Federer's final days as a professional tennis player, as he bids an emotional farewell. The documentary premieres on Amazon Prime Video on June 20, 2024.
Tennis legend Roger Federer on his proudest moment, next steps
Roger Federer will play the final match of his record-breaking career in September 2022 at London's O2 Arena. Al Jazeera reported that Federer, a 20-time Grand Slam champion, was teaming up with on-court rival Rafael Nadal for the doubles match at the Laver Cup. The duo competed as Team Europe and lost to Team World's Frances Tiafoe and Jack Sock. The final match also marked Federer's "beautiful" farewell.
Ahead of the premiere of his documentary Federer: Twelve Final Days, Roger Federer spoke candidly about his post-retirement life, claiming he has taken on much more fatherly responsibilities for his four children.
According to CNN, Roger Federer claimed in a September 2023 interview that he lives a "beautiful, intense life." The revelation came about a year after he retired from professional tennis. He also recalled his "beautiful" farewell at the Laver Cup in September 2022, when he played his final match.
