Somehow in between being one of the best tennis players in the world, endorsing a multitude of companies and doing different philanthropic work, Roger Federer finds the time to also be a father. Federer, who is seeking his 21st grand slam title at Wimbledon 2021.
His wife Mirka have four kids together, and from the looks of things, the 39-year-old’s work as a dad is just as impressive as his forehand. Here’s everything you need to know about all the mini Fed-Ex’s:
1. Myla Rose and Charlene Riva Were Born July 23, 2009!
ROGER FEDERER DAUGHTERS!
Remember that instant-classic 2009 Wimbledon final that saw Federer out-last Andy Roddick, 16-14, in the fifth and final set? It was an unbelievable feat of both physical and mental fortitude, and Federer did it despite one particularly large distraction in his home life.
His wife Mirka was about to give birth to his first child. Actually, his first children. Less than three weeks after Federer’s Wimbledon victory, Mirka gave birth to twin girls, Myla Rose and Charlene Riva.
The future women’s doubles No. 1 (probably), who are now eleven years old, have become common fixtures at Federer’s biggest matches.
They also mock him when he cries during movies: Federer said he watched Finding Neverland w/ his daughters and he was bawling the whole time. "They said, 'Daddy what's wrong with you?'"
2. Leo and Lennart Were Born May 6, 2014!
ROGER FEDERER SONS!
Happy First Bday baby Leo and Lenny Federer!! ??? bellos! That’s right, more twins. Nearly five years after giving birth to twin daughters, Mirka welcomed two boys, Leo and Lennart, to the world in May of 2014.
“This is the best time of my life,” Federer said. “When we found out we were having twins, it was like one of those moments where you’re like: ‘Wow, I can’t believe it, it’s really happening again.'”
Bob Bryan, who has won 16 major doubles titles with his twin brother Mike, was excited, but he may have to start worrying about his records now: Leo & Lenny! #thefuture #twinsrule ??✌️✌️⚡️⚡️??????
The boys made their first court-side appearance in January during one of Federer’s Australian Open practices at Melbourne Park.
3. Federer Won’t Force His Kids Into Tennis!
For all the jokes about his kids becoming future doubles champions, Federer has made it clear that he won’t be overly invasive or force his children to do something they don’t enjoy:
"I don’t know if the kids are ever going to play tennis at a high level like that. Honestly, I think it all depends on how things are going to be when we settle in Switzerland, and what sport they are going to take up".
"But I think for any kid it’s important for them to enjoy what they’re doing, whatever sport that is".
4. Federer Rented a House for Himself & a House for His Family During Wimbledon!
Ah, the things you’re able to do when you’ve won over $130 million in career prize money and have millions more coming in via endorsements.
During Wimbledon, Federer, who wanted his family with him but also needed to get his sleep, reportedly rented two houses: One for Mirka and his four children, and one for him and his team.
Each house was worth £4 million (about $6.2 million), costing him around £30,000 (about $46,000) total to rent for two weeks.
5. Federer’s Sister Also Has Twins!
Federer & his sister Diana :-) Apparently it runs in the family. “But I always felt that there was a chance,” said Federer after the mathematical odds were again defied and his twin boys were born.
“My sister Diana has twins: a boy and a girl. And my grandmother on my mum’s side was a twin apparently. So I guess that we jumped a generation.”
WHO IS ROGER FEDERER WIFE MIRKA FEDERER?
Miroslava "Mirka" Federer born 1 April 1978 is a Swiss former professional tennis player.
She is married to tennis player Roger Federer, having first met him at the 2000 Summer Olympics. She retired from professional tennis in 2002 due to a persistent foot injury. By the time she closed her career, she was a top-100 ranked player.
WHO ARE ROGER FEDERER’S KIDS?
Roger is married to Mirka Federer (maiden name Vavrinec), a former professional tennis player herself until she had to retire in 2002 due to a sports-related injury. The two met at the 2000 Summer Olympics and married nine years later.
Mirka and Roger Federer had twins shortly after, daughters Myla federer and Charlene federer. Five years later, they welcomed sons Lenny and Leo - also twins. The ‘twin thing’ delighted the tennis community. Fans joked that Federer’s kids could one day go on to win their own doubles championships.
Although it was said in jest, that might not be such a long shot. The Federer children may still be young today, but they already share their parents’ love for tennis. The younger Lenny federer and Leo federer are starting to learn the basics, while the older twins do it socially to hang out with other kids.
12 май 2024
