WATCH | Wimbledon: Federer muses on life after tennis, Berdych can’t believe how well the veteran is playing

To suggest there may be life beyond tennis for Roger Federer seems almost like heresy, but the greatest ever grasscourt player’s thoughts strayed in that direction on Friday after he set yet another Wimbledon record. In beating Czech Tomas Berdych in straight sets, the Swiss became the first man to reach 11 finals at the All England Club – making the contention that, after knee surgery and a six-month layoff, he is back to his best at 35 more compelling than ever.

“It was a long way back in some ways. Last year was so difficult. Just to stay calm and speak to the team, to take another decision that we were going to sit out and wait,” Federer told the BBC after his 7-6(4) 7-6(4) 6-4 win.

January’s Australian Open marked his competitive comeback and he won it, besting great rival Rafa Nadal in five sets in a final for the ages. Since then Federer has only lost twice.

“I’m so happy I did (the break) because my life continues after tennis too. And that’s at this point almost more important than playing itself,” Federer said. “I want to be a good dad and a good husband and a guy who can …read more