The 20-time Grand Slam champion has been recuperating away from the court since undergoing two surgeries on his right knee. Roger Federer said that for the first time in 25 years he has been able to spend more than 5-6 weeks at a stretch at his home in Switzerland.

Roger Federer added that he has been enjoying himself during the Swiss summer, and appraised the fans about what he has been up to during the ongoing COVID-19 lockdown.

Roger Federer then talked about which nickname - of which he has had quite a few during his illustrious career - was his favorite.

The 20-time Grand Slam champion also opened up about the parts of his workout regiment that he doesn’t like.

Roger Federer said in this regard that he likes agility work and doing weights but doesn’t quite enjoy running, especially outdoors.

There was a question from an Indian about Roger Federer’s second most favorite sport and his favorite player in that sport, and the answer probably disappointed that fan.

Roger Federer then shifted his attention to basketball legend Michael Jordan, who had been an inspiration for the Swiss while growing up.

Roger Federer revealed that current Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane is another non-tennis athlete that he admires.

One fan asked Roger Federer if he had ever made Rafael Nadal learn any Swiss words, and the 38-year-old replied in the affirmative.

Roger Federer also talked at length about his pre-match rituals, and the one thing he avoids at all costs.

Roger Federer also spoke about the importance of being meticulous and having the right preparation in terms of tactics and warm-up before a match.

Roger Federer also spoke about what he liked to eat during a match, and how he changed his habits as his career progressed.

Roger Federer talks about his proudest tennis achievement

Roger Federer was later asked about his proudest achievement on a tennis court, and the Swiss legend replied that it was his five-set win over Pete Sampras at Wimbledon 2001.

In his first match on the famed Centre Court, the then 19-year-old Roger Federer downed the four-time defending champion in a pulsating five-setter. That helped him reach the first of his 17 quarterfinals at the grasscourt Major.

Roger Federer is a record eight-time champion at Wimbledon, but it was his win over Sampras in 2001 that put him on the path to greatness.

Roger Federer also spoke about the actor whom he would like to see play him if a movie was ever made about his stellar career.

Roger Federer was then asked to name his favorite shot from three options: slice, lob and smash. His answer wasn’t exactly surprising.

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