On March 24, Roger Federer gave his first television interview after 13 months of recovery, with beIN Sports channel.

– Roger, welcome back to the ATP Tour.

– Oh, I’m like everyone else, just hanging around at home.

Federer will turn 40 years old in August 2021.

– You, Novak and Rafa have won many championships.

– My generation, Novak and Rafa were praised for a long time.

– But it’s clear that young players are rising.

– I think the media and fans don’t give them enough praise that they deserve.

– We don’t know when.

– Of course.

– This year the Olympics will take place.

– That’s right.

– Roger, we all hope that you will hold the racket for many more years, as long as possible.

– (Laughs) Oh, very good question.