The real Roger Federer
Hear about Roger Federer’s journey from hot-headed teenager to sporting genius
Beyond the perfect groundstrokes, snappy outfits and winning smile, what do we know about one of the sporting icons of the 21st century?
We speak to two men who’ve followed Federer’s career from close quarters – his former Swiss Davis Cup team-mate Marc Rosset and his biographer Rene Stauffer.
You’ll also hear tributes to Federer from rivals Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray as one of the greatest eras in tennis history draws to a close.
Panel: Sarah Mulkerrins, Nesta McGregor, Russell Fuller & Rene Stauffer
Producer: Sam Sheringham
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