“If maybe I am a player who doesn’t have any grand slams, maybe a grand slam would still do more for my own career,” Federer told reporters on Monday. “But because I have 12 already, for me an Olympic gold ranks as high.
“I was very proud to represent the Swiss in the 2000 Olympics and really just missed a medal.
“Last time was quite disappointing losing the second round but nevertheless, going there was one of the biggest experiences in life.
“So as long as I can walk and play, I will always come and play the Olympics.
“Who knows maybe I will carry the flag.
“That would be a great honour as well; my birthday is on the opening day (August 8) as well so that’s going to be nice, too.
“It ranks very, very high in my scale, absolutely.”