Severin Luthi about Roger Federer's retirement:
He just did not make enough progress. He's 41, been on the tour for so long, he's played over 1500 matches. His retirement is a combination of these factors. Roger makes it easy for us. Of course, it was an emotional decision for him. Otherwise, he would never have been able to achieve so much at this level. There's a lot of passion behind it. But he is always so positive about everything.
It would be harder for me if he was totally devastated. How he processes the whole thing helps me, too. Roger has called me two or three times today to ask how I'm doing. He's always thinking about the others, too. He's fine, he's with his family.
I think we should now focus not only on the end of his career but above all on everything he achieved. All these beautiful successes. People should not only be sad but also happy about all the things they could experience with Roger.
About the Laver Cup: «He will try to play. Whether that's in singles or doubles, we'll see. He wants to be on the team and try to play. Roger doesn't want to put himself above the Laver Cup. But I think the reactions will be overwhelming. There will be chicken skin moments.
His best memories: «Spontaneously, I would say the last Wimbledon title (2017), his comeback in Australia (2017) when nobody expected him to win, the Davis Cup victory in Lille (2014), and Olympic gold in doubles with Stan Wawrinka (2008 in Beijing). And Paris (2009).
His legacy? «I think many will remember him primarily as a nice person. That's more important than if you won one title more or less. His kindness, how he behaved towards the other players. Roger has contributed to the fact that players treat each other with more respect.»
He talks to everyone in the dressing room. It doesn't matter who it is. He's all about the person. Sure, his successes won't be forgotten soon. But I think the human aspect is even more important. What I also find very positive: knowing he won't turn his back on tennis.
Via Simon Graf (@SimonGraf1)
