Roger Federer’s Twitter Q&A: Nadal, commentating, exhibition matches and being a “Dad coach”

May 23, 2023

The Swiss said he is enjoying his retirement and has no plans to commentate at Wimbledon this year

Roger Federer at the 2022 Swiss Sport Awards (Imago/Panoramic)

Roger Federer popped into the Twittersphere on Tuesday to do a Q&A with fans, former coaches, journalists and anyone who wanted to ask him a question.

And the lengthy session yielded plenty of nuggets of information.

There was a bit of news (perhaps) as Federer revealed he still has no plans to commentate this year. The Swiss has been heavily linked with a role as a pundit on the BBC for Wimbledon this summer, something he said, at the Laver Cup last September, might be something that would interest him down the line.

But asked if he would be joining BBC during Wimbledon, he seemed to pour cold water on the idea, for now at least. (though don’t put it past him popping in for a visit).

no plans to commentate this year!
— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) May 23, 2023

Rafael Nadal has been a huge part of Federer’s life, the two men sharing numerous incredible battles down the years.

Asked what his favourite match with Nadal was, Federer showed his sense of humour. “RG 2008,” he said (of the final he lost 6-1, 6-3, 6-0). “Those four games were awesome”.

RG 2008. Those 4 games were awesome. 😉
— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) May 23, 2023

Like everyone, it seems Federer is disappointed at the news that Nadal will not be able to defend his Roland-Garros title.

yes I will miss seeing him play. French Open + @RafaelNadal = one of the most incredible records in history of all sports. https://t.co/Nt7coSK61B
— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) May 23, 2023

There was a little insight into what he might do in the future, at least with the racquet, when asked if he had any plans to get back on court for exhibitions.

i'd love to play exhibitions in the future and if so, coming to South America again would be amazing.
— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) May 23, 2023

And asked whether he fancied being a coach, he was quick to shoot down that idea.

i'm already a #dadcoach which ain't easy but i love every minute of it
— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) May 23, 2023

And there was time for more humour as his former coach, Ivan Ljubicic asked a question of his own.

Give me a few hours to go through the history books and i'll get back to you
— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) May 23, 2023

Federer also said he plans to be at the Laver Cup in Vancouver in September and it seems he’s happy not having to go through the grind of the Tour these days.

There was a lot of little stuff that i didn't know was creating so much stress that just dropped away, which is really cool. Like a weight being lifted off my shoulders.
— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) May 23, 2023