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Interviewer: Good evening, everyone! Today, we welcome one of the greatest tennis players of all time,
Roger Federer. Hello, Roger! It is a great honour to host such an amazing player in our programme. You
have been prolific throughout your career, but last week, you announced that you might end your career.
What made you take this decision?
Roger Federer: Well, as you know, the last three years have been difficult for me due to injuries and
surgeries. I have put a lot of effort into being competitive again, but I am also aware of my body’s limitations
and capabilities. In the past twenty-four years, I’ve played over one thousand and five hundred games, but
now I have to decide whether to put an end to my sports career.
Interviewer: Like most people, I would like to learn the beginning of your story. How did you start playing
tennis?
Roger Federer: Tennis was my childhood dream. I started playing tennis when I was six. Three years
later, I took group lessons and then I started working with a coach at the age of ten.
Interviewer: Do you remember your first match?
Roger Federer: Of course! How can I forget? I played my first junior match in 1996 when I was fourteen,
but my main achievement came later, in 1998, when I won both the boys’ singles and doubles finals at
Wimbledon. I had become an ITF junior World Champion before I ended my career as a teenager.
Interviewer: I think we can say that you are a natural talent! What about your senior years?
Roger Federer: I had won my first grand slam title at the age of 21 at Wimbledon before I won the gold
medal at the Olympics in 2008. In the 2012 Summer Olympics, I brought a silver medal to my country.
Between 2004 and 2018, I won six singles titles at the Australian Open.
Interviewer: I know that you love being with your family a lot. Was it hard to make time for your family
through all these achievements?
Roger Federer: Oh, actually, it was really hard! In 2009, our twin boys were born while I was training for
the upcoming matches. I wanted to be with my family, but it was impossible because of my schedule that
year. I missed out on many good things in my children’s lives. I had to sacrifice a lot; everything comes
with a price.
Interviewer: I guess you are right. Lastly, would you like to give any success tips for enthusiastic new
beginners?
Roger Federer: It’s crystal clear that success requires blood, sweat, and tears. They should work very
hard and focus on what they are doing in the present. It’s important to see the good things that you have
done. Don’t put yourself under unnecessary pressure. Even if things go wrong, try to stay positive and
control your emotions. And never give up! Always pursue your dreams.
Interviewer: Thank you for being with us, Roger.
Roger Federer: My pleasure. Thanks for having me.

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