Tennis-'Life's great' Federer says as he launches retirement documentary

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LONDON (Reuters) Tennis great Roger Federer says he is enjoying dedicating his time to his family and not rushing into any big projects following his retirement nearly two years ago...

Premiering a new documentary film in London on Thursday that tracks the final days of his sporting career, the 20-times Grand Slam champion said he was very happy with his life...

Im trying to be the best dad I can, the 42-year-old Federer, who has two sets of twins with his wife Mirka, said.. Whats next?.

Initially intended as a series of home videos for his personal use, it sees Federer preparing his retirement announcement and takes audiences behind the scenes of his tearful farewell in front of his fans and former rivals at the 2022 Laver Cup in London.. Co-directed by Joe Sabia, known for his 73 Questions celebrity interviews and Oscar-winning filmmaker Asif Kapadia, the documentary mixes candid moments, archive material and interviews with fellow tennis greats Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray...

It was really nerve-wracking watching him be so nerve-wracked because Im just kind of there observing, not saying a thing, watching as a fly on the wall, he said.. Federer, who turns 43 in August, said he was happy to let his feelings show on screen.. Its not like Im crying through 1.5 hours of the film, you know?.