Ivan Ljubicic, former coach of Roger Federer between 2016 and 2022, revealed a unique perspective on what sets the Swiss legend apart from others. Beyond his unrivaled tennis skills, Ljubicic shed light on Federerās true genius ā his ability to find joy in every aspect of his tennis career.
Throughout his illustrious career, Roger Federerās passion for tennis has been undeniable. Ljubicic delved into this aspect of Federerās genius, saying, āTennis, itās something different. I mean, whenever he sees the racket, any kind of racket, he would pick it up and start swinging. You know, itās just love for hitting that ball is just too bigā, Ljubicic said in an interview with Tennis Majors.
Ljubicic explained, āHis genius is also finding joy in everything he does, even in doing press conferences, even meeting up with people, spending time with sponsors, he always enjoyed it. It does not necessarily come automatically, but he finds the way to enjoy it. And I think thatās the key why you can keep on for so long and actually have funā.
The only thing that could stop Federer from playing tennis
For Ljubicic, the only thing that could potentially halt Federerās indomitable spirit on the court was a physical obstacle. He stated, āThe only way to stop it was for the body to be unable to continue. He loves tennis so much that there was no way he made the decision to stop playing because he didnāt want to anymore. It was never going to happenā.
Throughout their collaboration, Ljubicic faced unfounded criticisms but emphasized Federerās happiness with the results, āSure, Iāve had awkward moments where people thought I was hired because I was their friend and stuff like that. But, of course, he was happy that the results were comingā.
Despite the challenges that come with the passage of time, Federerās tennis brilliance remained unmatched, keeping him at the pinnacle of the sport. As the tennis world continues to admire and appreciate Roger Federerās remarkable contributions to the sport, his enduring love for tennis serve as a testament to the true genius of this legendary athlete.
