Roger Federer on Retirement, Hall of Fame, and Tennis's Future

In an interview with Vogue at On's flagship store in Manhattan's Flatiron neighborhood, Roger Federer discussed his retirement, upcoming Hall of Fame induction, and the state of tennis. Federer, who retired in 2022, reflected on his transition to post-career life, noting that he now feels in control of his new routine. He is set to be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island, alongside broadcaster Mary Carillo, with festivities occurring over the weekend. He also participated in exhibition matches at the US Open site, playing singles against Andy Roddick and doubles with John McEnroe against Roddick and Andre Agassi. Federer expressed pride in his eight Wimbledon titles and five consecutive US Open wins from 2004 to 2008, and cited his 2009 Wimbledon final victory over Roddick as one of his best matches. He acknowledged minor regrets, such as losses to Juan Martin del Potro at the 2009 US Open and Rafael Nadal at the 2008 Wimbledon final, which broke his streaks. Federer credited his early coach Peter Carter for his technique and discussed how he consciously worked to control his temper as a young player. He also addressed current tennis issues, including player unrest over prize money and season length, but expressed confidence in the sport's health, citing the 2024 French Open final between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner as a highlight.