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Roger Federer's flawless tennis will be a family affair from
Monday's start of the ATP Montreal Masters straight through to the
US Open and beyond, the new father of twins said on Sunday.
"It has been great so far," Federer said as he prepares for his
second-round start after a bye at the first major tuneup for the US
Open, which starts August 31.
"We are very happy and proud being parents of two such beautiful
little girls right now," Federer said, speaking for wife Mirka and
his two twins - Charlene Riva and Myla Rose - born July 23 in
Zurich.
"They're so sweet and cute right now, I'm enjoying every
moment."
Federer and family flew privately across the Atlantic on Friday,
with the world number one squeezing in an evening training session
that drew applause from spectators waiting around the grounds to
get a look at their idol.
"Mirka is a great great mom and I'm happy they could join us on
this trip," said Federer.
"We'll be five weeks in North America and I'm sure we will have
a good time."
The Swiss superstar said the five weeks he took off after
winning a sixth Wimbledon title, waiting for the birth and then
resuming his "normal" life were well worth it.
But he admitted he now needs the thrill of competition.
"I'm happy to be back on Tour and I'm happy Mirka was willing to
join the long trip," Federer said.
"Mirka was completely cool about coming over here. We did checks
to make sure that the babies were going to be fine with the trip
and so was Mirka.
"I don't need nine or ten hours of sleep per night like I used to
earlier in my career," said the Swiss, who turned 28 on Saturday.
"I can take six or seven hours and you can nap also.
"I feel ready to go, fresh and in the mood to travel again.
"That's an important part. I don't mind the travelling. If you you
dislike that part it all becomes so much harder.
"I don't have the problem and I love the game as much as anyone
out there."
The 15-time Grand Slam champion is eager to see how it all pans
out.
"I'm excited to see how I'm going to handle the new family
situation," he said. "Going forward to the Open will be an exciting
stretch for us."
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