17-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer, who is undoubtedly a gentleman on and off the court, has admitted that life can get a bit too competitive when he starts playing tennis with his wife Mirka.
Federer, who took part in the FAST4 tennis series at Sydney's Qantas Credit Union Stadium, insists that Mirka plays a very rhythmical game, while he does not do so.
So, the Swiss said that he avoids playing tennis too much on holidays because one doesn't want that kind of competition when they are relaxing, News.com.au reported.
The 17-time Grand Slam champion reportedly arrived on a speed boat to Sydney's Opera House to sign a limited edition, 3L gold leaf bottle of the brand's Imperial, which was then auctioned off during his match against Lleyton Hewitt on Monday.
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