The adage, behind a successful man, there is a woman, holds true for Swiss tennis star Roger Federer. He hailed wife Mirka and highlighted the important role she has played in his life both personally and professionally.

In an interview to Sportworld microphones, Federer said: “I think that every wife is important and obviously my case is no different. Mirka has always been fantastic, but obviously when it comes to tennis sometimes I had to decide for myself. She didn’t have any particular requests, the only thing she wanted was to spend time with me.”