Roger Federer was vegetarian until 16; then what changed?
Tennis legend Roger Federer reflects on his career and induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. The article also shares a personal anecdote about how he transitioned from being a vegetarian to eating meat at age 16.
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Provides human-interest insight into the life and habits of one of the most iconic athletes in sports history.
Roger Federer became emotional as he celebrated one of the biggest honours of his illustrious tennis career last August, delivering a heartfelt speech at the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island.The Swiss legend, surrounded by his family, loved ones and fellow tennis greats, reflected on a career that brought him 20 Grand Slam singles titles, including a record eight Wimbledon crowns. Federer described his induction as one of the greatest honours of his life, adding that fame had never been his ultimate goal.“My goal was to spend my life doing something I love... with the people who love it as much as I do,” he said.Retired since September 2022, Federer was inducted in his first year of eligibility, capping a remarkable journey that saw him spend 310 weeks as world No.
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