An athlete’s life is no cakewalk—literally. While the rigorous training on the tennis courts is one thing, extreme control over diet and lifestyle is another. For years, tennis stars like Roger Federer have had to say no to their favorite foods and indulgences, all in the name of peak performance. But retirement brings with it a sweet freedom, allowing these stars to finally relish the simple pleasures they missed out on during their careers. Enter Federer, who is now embracing the joys of life off the court—indulging in a bit more of what he loves.
However, his longtime friend and rival, Andy Murray, just couldn’t resist poking some fun at him. He criticized the legendary player in a lighthearted comment to his Instagram post. Remember, the Swiss Maestro is currently in New York City for the ongoing US Open. During his time away from the stands, the tennis great is enjoying some great delicacies.
In a post shared by him, Federer can be seen enjoying a big pizza as the happiness is evident on his face. Captioning the image, he wrote, “Here for a NY Minute 🥨🗽🎾🍎🚕.” However, it has met with lighthearted criticism and shaming from Murray. Responding to the post, Murray wrote, “Wow, you’ve really let yourself go in retirement. What a shame 😞” Federer’s love for food is not unknown to the tennis world.
The tennis great has often revealed how much he loves delicacies. “I like my ice cream, I like my chocolate. That’s my diet,” Federer said during the Australian Open in 2017. “I like my treats, I don’t feel bad about it. “I like it. I can do it and play tennis at the same time.” He also revealed that he eats pasta before his matches. On the contrary, Andy Murray is known for a strict diet that consists of proteins and carbs.
In an interview in July 2024, Murray revealed his diet. “I need to consume at least 4,000 calories a day. I’ll usually start off with a smoothie which I make myself, and some fruit. I’ll then make a bagel with mashed banana or egg, and finish with a yogurt” But despite the friendly dig that he took, the friendship he shares with Federer is immense.
When Roger Federer shared a heartfelt message for Andy Murray
Roger Federer and Andy Murray were one of the fiercest rivals on the tennis courts. Yet, outside of the battle arena, their camaraderie took a beautiful shape. In a video shared by the official Instagram page of the ATP Tour in August Federer was seen sharing his regards for his friend Murray as the latter bid adieu to the tennis world.
Speaking in the video, Federer said, “Hey Andy. Many Many congratulations my friend on an incredible career. Wimbledon champion, US Open Champion, Davis Cup Champion, Olympic champion, and many more things, you have achieved.” He also regarded him as one of the best players in tennis history. “So many Masters 1000s as well. World No. 1 and a Sir. So Sir Andy Murray, incredible effort on the most wonderful of careers.
