'Emotional' Roger Federer Documentary On The Way

Amazon dives deeper into the realm of sports content with a new project announced centered on tennis legend Roger Federer. 

In a report by Bloomberg, the documentary chronicles the final 12 days of Federer's career before his eventual retirement in 2022.

"It’s a snapshot of my life over those 12 days, which is pretty hardcore and interesting," Federer said. "I never let anyone come into my house," he shared.

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 03: Roger Federer of Switzerland greets the audience during the Centre Court Centenary Celebration during day seven of The Championships Wimbledon 2022 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 03, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Shi Tang/Getty Images)

TOPSHOT - Switzerland's Roger Federer (L) sheds a tear after playing his final match, a doubles with Spain's Rafael Nadal (R) of Team Europe against USA's Jack Sock and USA's Frances Tiafoe of Team World in the 2022 Laver Cup at the O2 Arena in London, early on September 24, 2022. Roger Federer brings the curtain down on his spectacular career in a "super special" match alongside long-time rival Rafael Nadal at the Laver Cup in London on Friday. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

"It’s a very personal film," he added. "It’s looking deep into another layer of the tennis tour – how the camaraderie is a good one on the tour. Yes, here are rivalries, but off the court there are friendships and respect."

The 20-time Grand Slam winner led one of the most decorated careers in pro tennis. 

Early details on the Federer doc shared that the project was not originally intended to be feature-length. The 12 days of footage shot before Federer's retirement at an emotional 2022 Laver Cup proved strong enough to spawn an interest in the rights to the project.

Amazon eventually secured the rights to the film.

Most recently, Amazon released documentaries on the NFL's Kelce brothers and a documentary on Detroit Lions legend Barry Sanders. 

The untitled Federer project is slated for release in July.

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