Roger Federer Credits Family For Impact On His Career

Federer recently announced his retirement from the game of tennis.

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The star credited his family, especially his kids, for being instrumental to his decade-long success.

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He shares two sets of twins, Myla and Charlene, 13, and Lenny and Leo, 8, with his wife, Mirka.

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He noted that becoming a first-time parent to his twin girls when he was not winning any significant games helped to shift his focus.

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The star athlete noted that a shift in things came after his twin boys were born,

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This happened because being on the road every week with four little kids became harder.

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Serena Williams, who announced her retirement from tennis before Federer, penned a sweet tribute to him.

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The mother-of-one called him an inspiration to herself and many others.

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She also discussed her impact on the tennis world and what legacy she would be leaving behind.

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