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It's HUGE! Roger Federer's wife's "upgraded" engagement ring stole the limelight at Wimbledon

<p>Mirka Federer was there supporting her husband Roger Federer as he played against Novak Djokovic in an intense five-hour game in the men’s finals on Sunday.</p> <p>Although Roger didn’t end up going home with another grand slam title under his belt, many fans were distracted by Mirka’s impressive engagement ring, which has reportedly been upgraded from her original ring.</p> <p>The stunning piece of jewellery is believed to be a one-of-a-kind design from a Brazilian jeweller H. Stern, according to <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.harpersbazaar.com.au/bazaar-bride/mirka-federer-engagement-ring-16875" target="_blank"><em>Harper’s Bazaa</em><em>r</em></a>.</p> <p>The emerald-cut diamond ring is encircled by a snake-like band which is covered in several smaller diamonds in a white-gold or platinum setting.</p> <p>The current style is definitely an upgrade on Mirka's original ring, which was a smaller emerald-cut diamond.</p> <p>The mother-of-four attracted attention by taking her children along to see their dad play in the men’s finals.</p> <p>The couple’s nine-year-old twin daughters, Myla and Charlene are the oldest, while their four-year-old twin sons Leo and Lenny were also there to watch dad and cheer him on.</p> <p>The intense match between Roger and Novak Djokovic went on for a staggering five hours, and BBC commentator Andrew Castle switched the conversation to Mirka’s ring, according to <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/9505912/mirka-federer-ring-andrew-castle-wimbledon-tennis/" target="_blank"><em>The Sun</em></a>.</p> <p>He said: "Doesn’t look like costume jewellery, does it, on the finger?”</p> <p>Tennis fans were quick to blast him as Castle had made remarks previously as to how much the men’s finalists earn.</p> <p>Scroll through the gallery above to see the ring as well as the lovely Federer children in the crowd cheering on their dad, Roger.</p>

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Why you have never heard Roger Federer’s wife Mirka speak

<p>Roger Federer biographer Simon Graf has spilled the beans on what Federer is like and how consciously he guides his career.</p> <p>Graf has recently published a book on Federer, with 15 essays elaborating about the tennis star’s life.</p> <p>Although Federer has no plans to release a biography of his own, Graf explained in an interview to <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.tennisnet.com/news/buchautor-simon-graf-roger-federer-fuehrt-seine-karriere-sehr-bewusst" target="_blank">tennisnet </a>that with the hours of research and interviews conducted with those around Federer, the book is as close as we’re getting.</p> <p>“In Basel, I gave him a copy of the book, and he was pleased that it was going so well. It is important to him that the picture of him is right. The people around him found that I met him well,” Graf explained.</p> <p>However, a question that has been on everyone’s lips is why the rest of Federer’s team never says a word to the press. Mirka Federer, his partner of nearly two decades, hasn’t spoken to the press for years.</p> <p><img style="width: 0px; height: 0px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7823060/federer-mirka-2.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/ab53fde9c2cf4fe78e2814a9b17e6805" /></p> <p>“Roger likes to keep control, he does not want everyone in the team talking. Physio Daniel Troxler does not speak, Ivan Ljubicic does not, Mirka does not speak either.</p> <p>“Severin Lüthi speaks, I think that's good too. Because he is always underestimated. By now people know what he understands about tennis, that he is an important figure for Roger.</p> <p>“Otherwise: Roger speaks a lot, so he makes up for everything. But he also does not want to reveal private details.”</p> <p>This is also the reason he is so successful in the world of tennis, according to Graf.</p> <p>“That he [Federer] himself retains control is one of the reasons why he is so successful. He leads his career very consciously.</p> <p>"Federer is always very nice, but he is not one who always wants to please everyone. He made his way very straightforward and made tough decisions along the way."</p> <p>Scroll through the gallery to see more pictures of Roger and his lovely wife Mirka.</p>

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The funny moment Roger Federer busted his wife at the Australian Open

<p>Roger Federer has advanced through to the Australian Open quarterfinals for the 14th time after securing a win over Marton Fucsovics.</p> <p>Federer beat his 25-year-old opponent 6-4 7-6 6-2 in two hours.</p> <p>After the game, Federer had an interview with Jim Courier but one realisation left the Melbourne Park crowd in stitches.</p> <p>“So now you are done. It is almost 5:45pm. You will have press conferences, massage and all that stuff but you actually get a night off here. Is that dinner and dancing with Mirka? What is the game plan for tonight?” Courier asked.</p> <p>“(We’ll) probably be busy until about 9pm," said the tennis star. "We might go out for a nice dinner if she’s in the mood ... but she has left already so she has other plans!” Federer added, after realising his wife had already left her seat in the stadium, leaving the crowd in stitches. </p> <blockquote class="twitter-video"> <p dir="ltr">🇨🇭 <a href="https://twitter.com/rogerfederer?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@rogerfederer</a> has a night off, how will he spend it?<br /><br />'Mirka and I might go out for a nice dinner...<br /><br />*looks over to players box*<br /><br />Nope, she's left already she's got other plans'<br /><br />😂❤️<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/7Tennis?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#7Tennis</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AusOpen?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AusOpen</a> <a href="https://t.co/Jb9XFdgJFP">pic.twitter.com/Jb9XFdgJFP</a></p> — #7TENNIS 🎾 (@7tennis) <a href="https://twitter.com/7tennis/status/955332398316584960?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 22, 2018</a></blockquote> <p>On Wednesday, Federer will face Tomas Berdych for the 26th time and the Swiss champ revealed he had been keeping tabs on his opponent's performance.</p> <p>“I did watch a little bit of Tomas’s win against Fabio Fognini today and I saw a little bit of him against Juan Martin del Potro,” he said.</p> <p>“For me, I think personally it is important to see a little bit just because he might be using different weapons this week.</p> <p>“He might be taking the ball earlier or later or serving different patterns, so it’s good to know.</p> <p>“Of course, the coaches are going to get more in-depth into Tomas’s game, and I will absorb the information that I get back from them.</p> <p>“But sometimes it is good to see for myself a little bit, because I have the feeling of having played him but also see him play. I think that combination is important for a player.”</p> <p>Federer is riding the momentum of a great 2017 where he won a fifth Australian Open title and his eighth Wimbledon, after returning from an injury.</p>

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