Roger Federer Coaches His Children

Roger Federer is in China for the Shanghai Masters, where he spoke about being a father and a tennis legend.

What's happening with Roger Federer's children?

His sons Leo and Lenny are with him in Shanghai, watching tennis matches and learning from junior coaches. Roger Federer's son Leo is very enthusiastic about tennis, but Federer doesn't want to coach him himself.

Why doesn't Roger Federer coach his children?

Federer believes the expectations are too high, and he's not the best coach for an 11-year-old, so he relies on junior coaches. He owes a lot to his former junior coaches and trainers, who inspired him to love the game.

How does Roger Federer support his children's tennis careers?

Federer is an assistant coach, trying to help and support his children's coaches, rather than taking the lead. He wants his children to have great coaches who can inspire them to love the game, just like he did. Roger Federer's wife Mirka and their 16-year-old twin daughters Charlene and Myla are also part of the family's tennis journey.

What's next for Roger Federer and his family?

Federer will play a celebrity doubles match on Friday, while his sons continue to watch and learn from the tennis matches in Shanghai. As of 2022, Roger Federer has been retired from professional tennis, but he still attends the Shanghai Masters every year. He has a joint sponsor with the tournament, Rolex, and is a co-owner of the ON event where he spoke about being a father and a tennis legend.