Tennis
The Swiss himself recounted the funny moment he lived with a tennis fan.
06/07/2023 – 19:21hs CLT
© Getty ImagesRoger Federer enjoys retirement
Roger Federer He is one of the best tennis players in history and is in the Olympus of the great athletes on the planet. The Swiss today enjoys his retirement and has the luxury of telling some anecdotes that have accompanied his successful career.
When Federer hung up his racket on the Laver Cup part 2022, left many fans sad. However, now he lives the stage of enjoying the recognition of his achievements. In fact, this week she had a well-deserved tribute in Wimbledona tournament that he was able to win eight times.
“Are you who I think you are?”
In the current context, away from high competition, the great Roger took the time to tell a very funny anecdote what happened. In conversation with CNN, the Swiss pointed out that once he was walking calmly through the streets of Venice, in Italy, until a fanatic stopped him.
“Please, can I take a picture with you?”they consulted him. So far, something common in the life of a world idol. Of course, the strangest thing came later. “His Majesty of him” indicated that the subject looked at him somewhat confused and asked him “Are you who I think you are?”. A surprised Federer only managed to answer him: “I don’t know who you think I am”.
Faced with the uncomfortable situation, the fanatic returned to the charge and consulted him without mincing words “Are you Nadal?”. The former number 1 in the world responded kindly “I’m sorry, I’m not him”.
The anecdote does not end there, since Federer assured that after this he walked away, although the fan was still disappointed. “I turned around, walked away and he kept looking at me as if to say: ‘What a pity it’s not Nadal!’”closed Roger Federer, after which he burst out laughing at the unusual situation experienced.
Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal they encouraged one of the most important sports rivalries in history, off the field they are great friends. One’s career is linked to the other’salthough from there to physically resemble, there is quite a difference.
2023-07-06 23:33:10
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