Andy Murray fears Roger Federer's supreme talent might make coaching a struggle

26.09.2022 - 14:37 thenationalnews.com

Andy Murray has said that the depth of Roger Federer's talent might make it tough for him to become a coach after his retirement.

Federer called time on his professional tennis career at the Laver Cup at the weekend after playing doubles with old rival Rafael Nadal on Friday in his final competitive match.

Federer, who won 20 Grand Slams in his glittering career, ripped up the record books and is widely-regarded as the finest player ever to wield a racket.

Murray, who lost three Grand Slam finals to the Swiss great, was part of Team Europe that suffered a 13-8 loss to Team World in the Ryder Cup-style tournament to ensure Federer, 41, was denied one final trophy.

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