Roger Federer requires ‘evolution’ in relationship between gamers and media

Roger Federer requires a change within the relationship between tennis gamers and the media; Federer says help can also be wanted for youthful technology to allow them to higher cope with adverse social media feedback

Roger Federer says gamers, tournaments, and journalists ought to work collectively to assist ease the media stress on gamers

Roger Federer says the connection between tennis gamers and the media must evolve and the game should additionally do extra to assist the youthful technology cope with adverse feedback on social media.

The problem of gamers’ psychological well being got here into the highlight after Japan’s Naomi Osaka withdrew from the French Open after a row with event officers over media duties.

Osaka stated she had been affected by melancholy and nervousness and that interacting with the media had generally had a adverse influence on her – and has continued her break from tennis by pulling out of next month’s BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells.

Naomi Osaka withdrew from the French Open after a row with event officers over media duties

Federer, who shares the boys’s document of 20 main titles with Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, says the scenario with gamers and their media obligations wants a rethink.

“I believe gamers, the tournaments, journalists, we have to sit down collectively in a room and go, ‘OK, what would give you the results you want and what works for us?’,” Federer told British GQ on Monday.

“We’d like a revolution. Or at the least an evolution of the place we’re at this time.

“Even when I’m feeling down, I do know I must act a sure means in entrance of the world’s press.

“We have to keep in mind that tennis gamers are athletes and professionals, however we’re additionally human too.”

The 40-year-old, who’s recovering from recent knee surgery, additionally praised Emma Raducanu’s journey to the highest within the wake of the 18-year-old’s US Open triumph.

Raducanu had beforehand obtained criticism from the media when she pulled out of her Wimbledon last-16 match attributable to respiratory difficulties, with some saying she had did not deal with the stress.

“I used to be following Emma Raducanu’s unbelievable run in Wimbledon and in addition Naomi Osaka these previous few years,” Federer stated. “It has been wonderful, each of their tales.”

Emma Raducanu was criticised for pulling out of a Wimbledon last-16 match however she bounced again to win the US Open

“However it hurts if you see what occurs and after they do not feel effectively.

“I believe we do want to assist, coach and mentor the youthful technology extra. I can not think about going by means of the start of my profession with social media,” he added.

“For each 10 good feedback there’s at all times one adverse remark and, in fact, that’s the one you give attention to.

“It is a horrible scenario.”