Retirement can make you feel 'like an alien' in tennis, says Federer
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Berlin: Tennis great Roger Federer said on Wednesday staying involved with the sport in retirement helped him avoid feeling like an alien ahead of t...
Berlin: Tennis great Roger Federer said on Wednesday staying involved with the sport in retirement helped him avoid feeling "like an alien" ahead of this week's Laver Cup tournament in Berlin.
Federer who helped create the tournament, retired at the Laver Cup in London two years ago and has since stayed involved with the competition as an ambassador.
"I'm happy I went back right away to some tournaments," the 43-year-old told reporters.
"I feel I ripped the bandaid off quite quickly and when I walk around the tennis sites I still feel I belong there.
"I don't feel like an alien, which is a good thing because you can feel like that very quickly.