Roger Federer's "unforgettable" African safari garners reaction from Bear Grylls as Swiss encounters wildlife akin to British adventurer's show
Roger Federer recently gave a sneak peek into his recent African getaway, documenting his exciting safari adventure. The former World No. 1's pictures garnered a positive response from renowned British adventurer and writer Bear Grylls.
The tennis legend frequently shares glimpses of his life after retirement on social media. Currently in Africa, Federer posted several photos on Instagram from his wildlife safari, where he encountered lions, leopards, and rhinos. The 43-year-old also found time to hit the tennis court during his getaway.
Sharing his adventures on X (formerly Twitter), he wrote,
"Unforgettable days in the wild 🐆 🦁 🦏🦒 🌳 🌍"
Bear Grylls, the wildlife adventurer known for his iconic show "Man vs. Wild," later commented on Federer’s post, lauding the pictures with a few emojis.
Federer is widely regarded as one of the greatest tennis players of all time, having won 20 Grand Slam titles throughout his illustrious career. These include six Australian Open titles, one French Open, eight Wimbledon titles, and five US Open titles. Additionally, the Swiss won two Olympic medals and 103 tour-level titles.
Federer hung up his tennis racket after the 2022 Laver Cup, where he partnered with Rafael Nadal to represent Team Europe against Team World’s Frances Tiafoe and Jack Sock. Despite their efforts, Federer and Nadal were defeated, marking the end of the Swiss legend's incredible career.
"I’m really relieved" - When Roger Federer reflected on life after retirement
In an interview with GQ in March, Roger Federer expressed a sense of relief upon retiring. The 20-time Major champion added that he found time to reflect on and appreciate his successful tennis journey.
“I’m really relieved, if that makes any sense. I mean, the last few years have been tough with my knee. You could feel the end coming closer. So when it’s all said and done, and you’re over the line and you’re retired officially, you take a deep breath and you’re like, 'Wow, okay, that was good.'”
However, the Swiss added, he knew that retirement and the moments leading up to it would be difficult. Federer reflected on the loss of something that had been a constant in his life but ultimately accepted it as an integral part of his journey.
“I knew it was going to be hard. The moment of retirement in London, everything that led up to it... It’s super highly emotional. Something that has always been with you is gone and will be forever gone, and you cannot have it back as much as you want it back. The train has left the station. And that’s okay, and I want it to be that way.”
After his final match at London’s O2 Arena during the Laver Cup, Federer shared an emotional moment with Rafael Nadal, with the two shedding tears.