Roger Federer, one of the greatest tennis players of all time, is often asked whether his children will follow in his footsteps. He has expressed a cautious perspective on the matter. “I don’t know if they will be champions,” Federer stated, emphasizing that while his twin daughters, Myla and Charlene, and twin sons, Leo and Lenny, enjoy playing tennis, he doesn’t want to place undue pressure on them to excel in the sport. He believes it’s important for them to find their own passions and paths in life, whether or not that includes a professional tennis career.
Federer values the joy and discipline sports can bring to children but stresses that success in tennis requires a unique blend of talent, dedication, and passion, which can’t be forced. He encourages his children to engage in tennis for fun and health benefits rather than aiming for professional success from the outset. For Federer, the most important thing is that his children grow up happy and well-rounded, discovering their own interests and strengths along the way.