Doctor Roger Federer Will See You Now | What Now? with Trevor Noah Podcast

Roger Federer and I break down how moving on from major chapters in our lives has affected us and how Roger’s desire to document the moment accidentally turned into the powerful documentary, Federer: Twelve Finals Days. We also discuss the future, our friendship, and our attendance record breaking tennis match for charity in South Africa which, surprisingly, Roger won.
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[@WhatNowPodcast]

Be one of the first subscribers to the podcast! bit.ly/SubscribeToWhatNowPodcast 🙌 Who should be a future guest?

[@baiapluka9737]

Food for thought . I am marrocan and french but I look like a french (More like a white person because I got curly hair everyone thinks I am Spanish or Portugeese). I had this thought after a Tiger Woods documentary, black people wanted to make him a black figure and they where disapointed in the US when he said "I am the Asian" because his mother raised him, like a lot of mum did. So even if you skin is "black" your culture and your identity is your mother's one or the one you feel the closest to. Now when I saw your picture I was like "yeah the two Swiss guy finally together" and a friend was like no he comes from South Africa. Well I guess we all have a Trump friend who can't get that you can be both or it's still in a lot of people mind that you are rather this or this, maybe I get it because I am mixed to. Don't know but just an observation. I love funny people so for your next guest a funny one

[@WelcomeFreeMailBox]

You always make the best of every interview. Please would you invite: Francis Ngannou, Joel Embiid, Actor Will Smith and Mrs. if possible, Singer Celine Dion (we will think of more). We would like to chat with those. You know how to make your guests feel at ease even when life has not given them time to feel so. You are blessed.

[@SiyaRadebe]

Dr Dre, Tiger Woods, Jose' Mourihno, and Andre 3k

[@glinleyt]

Roger Federer....! oh wait....

[@geetha5037]

Barack Obama!

[@lynnturman8157]

Man, do I miss seeing this guy play. The mannerisms on the court. The way he would inspect two balls as he walked up to the baseline, tossing one behind him as he got ready to serve. The way the camera showed him in close-up, sort of looking into the camera but not really, as he focused on his opponent and waited for the serve. The way he would walk to his chair after each game, the camera following him as he towered in the frame, nothing betraying his stoic facade except his determination & mental toughness. Yes, all the winning was memorable but so were the little moments that defined him and were as numerous & dependable as the seasons.

[@AIYOU_]

So well put. Just such a fond memory of following this guy since 2005 as teenager. I don’t have any huge sporting idols but just the length of time this guy was there is just wild. The other interesting thing was Federer always felt very adult. Contrast that to Alcarz today. Almost Sinner like but more style and emotional story

[@MarrisaL-bs2ch]

dont forget the iconic backhands down the line at important moments. Or how he kinda side steps and fades side way for an inside out forehand. Or how he only grunta on the second serve.

[@matv3069]

Is this a joke? Bc youre describing every single tennis player

[@enkhzultumendemberel7070]

​@@matv3069your eyes are very simple seems

[@Makaveli_93]

Damn and I thought Trevor Noah was glazing him.

[@zuko_sa]

Both men with South African 🇿🇦 mothers and Swiss 🇨🇭 fathers. Both doing extremely well in their respective fields. So proud!!! 👏

[@ingrid3578]

These two are fantastic human beings. Forget the success and accolades; they're some of the most self-aware, humble, and mature people I've seen.

[@juliamarshall5135]

Enjoyed this podcast so much. I'm a big fan of both. Great conversation.

[@vernelledouglas1801]

Trevor asked the questions about Roger and Mirka's relationship in such a respectful way, it must be commeneded. Nice to watch.

[@NellieKAdaba]

Yes yes yes

[@586seven]

The best Federer interview I have seen.

[@lavatr8322]

Huh 😒

[@healinspaces4u]

For some reason this interview is making me cry. Such a touching connection. ❤

[@Youdoyouyeah]

Roger!! My GOAT. Always inspires a childlike joy when I see the great man. The greatest artist and champion of Tennis.

[@milanm403]

Artist? haha Maybe, not the tennis player.

[@pbezunartea]

I'm still struggling between him and Nadal... they're both great human beings and role models.

[@tikkas1203]

I remember when Roger said that how happy he is he goes out first, not any of them. That was truly a beauty and grace as he was always. That's why we all love him.

[@kritikaajaani]

I have watched the documentary twice and I have cried both the times with the same exact deep emotions ! That is the power yet simpplicity of the ultimate, the supreme and one of the nicest human being to walk on planet earth - 'The Roger Federer'. I salute him for everything he has ever done! Profound Respect, Love and Admiration! 🙌❤

[@coppersulphate3532]

Just love seeing Roger and hearing his voice. Miss his tennis. There is no one like him. He brought magic in tennis.❤❤

[@SaahilKhan8]

*Love* that Roger hasn’t let himself go. Looking great. Amazing brand ambassador for the sport!

[@Patricia-ok1cd]

I've lost interest in tennis since Roger retired. Now Nadal has retired aswell. Thank you Roger for all the great tennis match thrills. Your beautiful nature always shines through. Love to you and for family. PEACE AND LOVE TO THE WORLD.

[@pbezunartea]

You should check Sinner and Alcaraz... great human beings as well as hugely entertaining tennis players.

[@pick10tennisjacquelinebogg23]

I have lost all of my "gotta watch this match!!" feeling now that both have retired. I am definitely watching Rafa's last match(es) in Nov, but I cannot get up enthusiasm to start watching even my new favorite, Sinner. Too heart broken that now Rafa is more or less gone. :(

[@leslieadkins6276]

😂😂😂Roger is so honest so true to himself. He is enjoying his retirement, children and family. I really miss his tennis, his humor and his positive attitude. Enjoy your life Fed.

[@onlyatlantis]

I can't believe I am watching two of my fav guys around the world sitting and sharing in the same program. Thank you.

[@khanyingosi9229]

Tennis is not the same without this humble man, thanks for everything Roge Feder ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@haifasweilemnofal2491]

This is not a regular podcast, it is a celebration 🎉🎉

[@falaludeensodangi2955]

My favourite host and favourite tennis player What a collab

[@geoklianfeser-chua6808]

Oh my two favorite South African and Swiss connections! I m Swiss and I used to live in South Africa! What a treat to listen to A great comedian and great sportsman!

[@andreaferruzza4429]

Thank you Trevor and Roger for this hour ❤

[@khanyingosi9229]

There's no one like this humble man, Roger Federer you was my favorite tennis player, I have pictures of you every where, when you play everything must stop

[@ayazagl2000]

We as die hard fan of Maestro cried a lot when he retired actually we felt the same emotions as he felt during his prestigious carrer high/lows happiness/sadness all these are now part of our life for sure we will never forget. He is still class apart 🤗

[@thebha7519]

Just two Amazing individuals having a chat.

[@Leeniebean]

ROGER AND RAFA the best rivalry in tennis EVER ❤❤❤❤

[@victoriagomez-wright9271]

And tennis friendship!!!!

[@noFascist]

the best rivalry in any sports ever.

[@luvforeverify]

Roger & Mirka a wonderful couple, loving and adorable together.

[@Vernonchan]

The most elegant player of all time. And an incredible human being ❤

[@NellieKAdaba]

Exactly

[@milanm403]

You have new word now? Elegant? haha

[@radieschen79]

@@milanm403 Classy Nolefam always ready to make stabs🙄

[@danielboomers]

when was this interview done? the greatest tennis player? you must be a sleep for years... try NOLE... but if feels good to suck up on this money greedy ego human that for sure is a tennis god but a bad human... u see him only in his actor role in media... in real life he is different...

[@radieschen79]

@@danielboomers The greatest tennis player right now is young kid Alcaraz at only 21 years old, all tennis players on tour agree with that. So what?

[@manframed]

Trevor, thank you from the bottom of my heart for being the wonderful human that you are. I've watched every Daily Show of yours since day One and I have been a fan of Federer's also since day one. I can't thank you enough. Keep up this amazing body of work. Thank you.

[@matthewsweet9125]

I appreciate the grace and gratitude both of you have for where you are in life. Excellent episode 👏🏼

[@khanyingosi9229]

What a humble man he is ❤❤❤❤

[@rezanazari9687]

love Roger. Watching tennis is just not the same anymore. It would be my absolute life dream to meet him once

[@khanyingosi9229]

Exactly 💯, I also need to meet him in person

[@EkiAyanru]

Federer,,, My Forever Favourite Tennis Player...full stop.❤

[@khanyingosi9229]

I just want to meet you in person, please come back, South Africa love Roger Federer ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@coljar100]

I've been following RF since day one.... miss him on the court but so happy for him now....

[@dannim8141]

One day months ago I was listening to this episode on a different platform. I was driving. Roger is my choice of voice on Waze navigation app. so for the entire trip Roger Federer was directing me while telling me his life story! 😃

[@yatubik]

His voice on Waze is soo good!

[@radieschen79]

Lol, I wasn't aware you can choose Roger's voice on Waze😆

[@WelcomeFreeMailBox]

Hi, Mr. Noah. We are so glad that "What Now with Trevor Noah" saw the day. We are having great moments with you and your guests. You always do an amazing job getting the best out of the people you interact and "make things best" in those conversations. Congratulations. We support you all the way. Son of Africa!!! By the way, shout outs to the awesome Roger Federer. He made us win all our bets (no money involved) when he played a match. He always did it for us. great sports man. Congratulations to him, and the "What Now with Trevor Noah" team!

[@zetristan4525]

Educational channel _Knower's Arc, with Mr Noah_ 🐘🐘🦒🎾🦒

[@cameronsterls7983]

great to see fed on a pod. Living legend

[@HS-rn3mk]

An ode to happiness seeing my man roger ❤. I just miss you buddy so much. My prayers for you and your family.

[@EpicScenesStudios]

Fun fact: They're both half Swiss and half South African.

[@hooptyfilm]

From different neighborhoods in SA 😂

[@vernelledouglas1801]

Completely cool!

[@ChowTY42]

But they both look very different from each other.

[@EpicScenesStudios]

@@ChowTY42 Ofc Trev is biracial, Rog white

[@maxmeier532]

@@EpicScenesStudios Ok Sherlock Holmes.

[@Brudda97]

Ahh i miss seeing the GOAT play 😢😢

[@milanm403]

GOAT is still plying. Just won Gold

[@radieschen79]

His heir Carlos just won single-handedly the Laver Cup and Roger was there to cheer him on😊

[@RichardDawson-sz4bz]

It may be worth remembering that conversation or dialogue is a game of sorts. Trevor and Roger both excel at this game. I cannot pin down what it is that they do so well, but one knows it when one hears it. Trevor's great questions are a great "serve", and Roger has a great return. Both very thoughtful people!

[@Prosto.Dastan]

No doubt best Federer interview I've seen, it's also first time I watched podcast, just because of Federer. Federer enjoying his not so free time, certainly he deserved it.

[@radieschen79]

I hope when his children are gone for college and he's feeling bored, he comes back to the tennis world as a coach someday. Imagine him and Alcaraz paring up😍

[@BathTeth]

@@radieschen79 I don't think he'll be coaching (too much travel and time investment), but he'll be great at commentating at the majors.

[@radieschen79]

@@BathTeth Agreed, that would be so great, him commenting on BBC for Wimbledon... we can dream...

[@BeeJewel-u1e]

Thank you for this beautiful conversation. It’s a real treat to have two of my favorite public figures in one place

[@antranikyeranossian8962]

We will miss both of you always❤

[@alexbrown1170]

Gotta love Roger describing golf and his backswing- “like tinkering with your tennis serve forever”😂 Even the greatest find the golf muse a source of unimagined attraction. Great stuff!

[@123xyzabccba]

I am a fan of Djokovic But i like to watch Roger play : poetry in motion ❤

[@joelloo9448]

What a collab. Thanks Trevor and Roger for the wonderful and fun conversation.

[@mupetabobo9906]

Thank you for what you brought to the game of tennis, you will always be our Champion🎉

[@gaitreeprasaud9290]

Roger Federer is immeasurable.

[@kpuliatch]

Well Done Trevor and Rodger Thank you both for sharing the hardwork life sauce and kindness examples for quality friendships. Much gratitude

[@Alfareon]

federer made tennis at the highest level look easy, just sublime

[@ayeshasalie1187]

Roger is my favourite tennis player of recent times. And he is so easy on the eyes too.😊

[@bushidooffaith4706]

Thank you Trevor, you are an intelligent interviewer showing us the intelligence of your interviewees thank you to you both.

[@jaaklucas1329]

Two of my favourite celebrities. And both are great at what they do. Funniest guy in a long time with my personal goat tennis player.

[@TB-zt6hs]

Tennis will never be the same after Roger retired.

[@pranadistribution6033]

Regarding Rafa and how he was so profoundly affected by Roger's departing. Roger used the question to pivot to his broader relationships with the top tour players over his illustrious career. However, I imagine Rafa was in in tears because something great was moving on. Roger, but not just Roger...also the possibility of writing something in the annals of history, as they had done on numerous occasions despite and because of their inherent opposition, was over. The clash of these two particular titans is now history, and will one day, if the best is availed for their effort, sacrifice and heroism, will become folklore...talked about by aging fans at club bars, or older coaches to promising youths. 'Ahh, well you should have seen Federer and Nadal, now there was a lesson in commitment, in rising to the moment.' What a great era to have been a fan.

[@pick10tennisjacquelinebogg23]

I wonder if Rafa cried so much because he started thinking around that time how much more he was going to be able to play. Who knows? It definitely surprised me how much Rafa cried.

[@geetha5037]

My two favourite people together ❤️

[@clenirguillen]

Loved this conversation ❤

[@OrganicStories]

Wow, one of the best interviews I’ve seen!

[@RealisticAndTrue]

The greatest player ever, continues to carry tennis even in retirement 💯

[@milanm403]

NO, not the greatest. That is Djokovic..

[@RealisticAndTrue]

@@milanm403 Yes The Greatest, and not djokovic he is not even 2nd in line

[@ReneTan-o1r]

Roger , The Legend!

[@SaintJada1991]

Absolutely fantastic episode, really enjoyed this. Lots of gem drops!

[@sangngo2182]

Legend on and off the court!!!

[@NellieKAdaba]

Yes

[@geoairtravel]

RF the class act 💙💙 Great interview 👍 👌

[@ChristineLeemans]

Well done Trevor!! Amazing podcast! You can obviously see you are both super at ease which brings out the best answers to great questions ❤

[@lindaloevendie5461]

THANK YOU ❤ THAT INTERVIEW WAS OUTSTANDING 🎉 LOVED ROGER'S DOCUMENTARY CRIED GHRU MOST OF IT 🥰👍🥳

[@jonnyc3718]

Just a brilliant interview with my GOAT as a player, Style, Class. Awesome great Job Noah and Roger

[@luvforeverify]

TWO OF MY FAVOURITE INDIVIDUALS. Roger a Class Act and Trevor great interviewer and Countryman.

[@emilieds4180]

Nailed it Trevor!

[@Blunderfully]

loved listening to this episode when it came out, what a great episode !

[@pbezunartea]

What a great role model. Thank you Trevor, great video!

[@mithileshkapre]

Trevor kept it candid with some formal conversations. I miss saying “common Roger”

[@marymathew6065]

That was absolutely amazing so good. Thanks Trevor and Roger ❤

[@gavinbowes8402]

Legend that is so missed - nothing now quite the same

[@rafaeld.junqueira6287]

Always THE GOAT, no doubt!!

[@BlackBrownYellowWhite]

....ahhhh, hope he goes into acting (among other ventures). He's such a natural :)

[@luvforeverify]

We really miss seeing him.

[@gaitreeprasaud9290]

Roger Federer is flawless

[@Evanthebat15]

Gotta admit, didn't know who Roger was before this episode, I don't really follow athletes and celebrities. He seems like such a cool person and I can tell that Trevor and Roger are good friends, would love to have more podcast with the two of them. Hope his family and him are doing well.

[@OneAdam12Adam]

@Evanthebat15 Funny guy! 😂 Playing off of Trevor's intro...

[@Laura-nt9qf]

How old are you? People all over the world know him, even people who don't know anything about tennis. XD

[@glinleyt]

Why have I only found Noah's podcast now?? Great to see. Subbed and looking forward to more great discussions!

[@khanyingosi9229]

I cried when you retire Roger, I was so sad that team Europe loose the mach

[@ztnaing]

Two legends! Loved it!

[@twiceletsoalo7265]

Love you Trevor from south Africa

[@KhairiDarweesh]

Two excellent persons. An interesting conversation!

[@sameerkashyap1750]

Sweet Souls. Both of them

[@rafagutierrez1742]

Roger ❤❤❤ he’s seems like a really good person and he’s the goat of tennis aswell

[@MissForse-gw7no]

I love this episode so much ❤

[@mochagreen]

Hearing Roger talk about On makes me want to go buy a pair right now 😂

[@mignotetemeselew9624]

Love every bit of the conversation❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏

I will miss seeing Roger on the tennis court forever.

[@hyrilpotter]

The ever majestic Roger Federer

[@tds7078]

My two favorite South Africans.

[@ninocanito]

Charlize Theron man.

[@markgettes8455]

The GOAT 🐐, and an incredibly nice guy as well

[@elisabetta4478]

Oh man, this was a treat to my sense❤

[@georgbrandes4399]

The GOAT🐐🇨🇭

[@LEEJUNGEUN1000]

Thank you for the captions provided.

[@khanyingosi9229]

Roger Federer please come back to Cape town please please

[@oteliasimon]

Thank you Trevor

[@Lena-zs4kt]

totally awesome! both are!

[@leventonaran]

RF is my hero...

[@ONeilBlake]

great podcast but I can't be the only one search HIGH and LOW for those shoes RF is wearing! lol the top and shoes he is wearing is next level. Someone PLEASE help me find those shoes! I'm convinces they are custom and is only 1 of 1 lol