Tennis fans are commenting on how old they feel after seeing Roger Federer’s kids at the US Open on Tuesday night. The Swiss legend – who retired in 2022 – returned to Flushing Meadows for an exhibition match against Andy Roddick, before also having a hit of doubles with Andre Agassi and James Blake.
Federer’s wife Mirka was in the stands alongside his parents Robert and Lynette. But it was the image of his children that left onlookers feeling their age.
Roger Federer’s kids are all grown up. Image: Getty
Roger and Mirka are the proud parents of two sets of twins – 17-year-old girls Myla and Charlene, and 12-year-old boys Leo and Lenny. Considering it’s been four years since Federer retired, the kids haven’t been seen at the tennis as frequently as they used to be.
The girls are now all grown up and the boys are pre-teens as well. It’s a stark difference to the memories the majority of fans have of the kids as toddlers or primary schoolers.
One person wrote on social media: “Man this made me feel old, I remember when these kids were babies in the stands watching Federer.” Another commented: “The kids already grown up.” While a third wrote: “I kinda can’t cope, they are all grown up. Special time for them.”
Speaking after beating Roddick in a one-set match, Federer said it was a cool experience that his kids are now old enough to remember him playing. “It’s obviously incredible to share it with my family,” he said.
“To have this moment here in New York where I’ve had so much success. It’s such a big week for me going into the International Tennis Hall of Fame.”
Roger Federer embraces Andy Roddick after their exhibition match. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
Roger Federer overjoyed after US Open return
Federer was thankful for the opportunity to play on Arthur Ashe Stadium again – especially against American legend Agassi. He lost in straight-sets to Agassi in his debut on centre court in 2001, before winning the first of his five straight US Open titles by beating him in the final in 2005.
“The one against Andre, I think, was extremely special,” Federer said. “Playing a legend that was coming towards the end of his career – that we had a chance to play against each other.
“And every player I was able to play against in the finals here also was a US Open champion. It’s been an incredible run. I loved it.”
