‘We knew Roger Federer was into Mirka and We Helped…’, says Swiss coach

The 39-year-old from Basel has repeatedly reiterated how the contribution of his wife Mirka was fundamental in enabling him to overcome the most difficult moments.

Federer and Mirka first met at the Sydney 2000 Olympics, when the Swiss was only 18 and had yet to make his mark on the ATP circuit.

In an interview granted to the newspaper ‘Blick’, then Swiss wrestling coach Ludwig Kung recounted the beginning of one of the most solid relationships in the world of sport.

The Swiss wrestlers and tennis players shared a common house at the Olympic village. That was when coach Ludwig Kung noticed that Roger Federer’s interest towards the love of his life.

“We knew Roger was into Mirka and then helped him a little,” said Kung. The Swiss star was still reluctant to open up, but Kung was adamant and didn’t give in.

The couple spent time outside talking to each other and then returned laughing. “From then on, they were a couple,” Kung mentioned. The eight-time Wimbledon champion will return to the field in Geneva next month, in what will be his only preparation tournament at Roland Garros.