Federer’s words
Jannik Sinner wasn’t the only star in Shanghai. Roger Federer was back on court for a doubles performance alongside singer Eason Chan against local idol Zhizhen Zhang and Olympic tennis champion Fan Zhendong.
The former world number one also spoke on social media about the China Masters 1000: “You can feel the changing of the guard. Serena Williams has retired, Murray has retired, Rafa has come closer , Novak had a very difficult year, but he won Olympic gold. He won what he always wanted, that elusive gold medal at the Olympic Games. achieve it” ;.
We feel that something is changing. I mean Sinner and Alcaraz won two Slams each. The wave is really coming now, the changes are happening. They’re consistent, they’re fun to watch play.”
Seeing Alcaraz live at the Laver Cup in Berlin was impressive. Wonderful player, I think many people will enjoy watching him in the future,” concluded Federer.