"I tried some yoga for back pain"

During a long interview with Credit Suisse, Roger Federer spoke of the importance of physically recovering well from one game to another or after a training session. With the exception of some aches and pains in the back in 2016, the Swiss phenomenon has never had to deal with serious injuries during his extraordinary career.

"Proper recovery has always been the secret of sport. Everyone is trying to understand how it can recover as quickly as possible. I also tried a little yoga when I had back pain, but when you travel, it's hard to keep the same routine.

Especially in the morning, as soon as I wake up, I do a lot of basic exercises to make sure I can walk straight. And then I believe in eating enough and in a healthy way. I rely more on the human factor. My secret weapon for longevity and for my success was my athletic trainer, namely Pierre Paganini.

I've known him since I was 14 and we've been working together for almost 25 years now. He knows my body perfectly, he knows when I'm fit and when I'm tired, he knows when I need a break and when he can push.

I think it's a great advantage compared to other players who often change coaches ”- explained the 20-time Slam champion.