Having not played a competitive match for over a year, twenty-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer is set to return to the Tour at the ATP Doha Open 2021.

The last time he was seen on a tennis court was at the Australian Open 2020. His journey ended in the semifinal against Novak Djokovic. 

After landing in Doha, the Swiss sensation Federer indulged in a round of questions and answers with his fans. The former World No. 1 was asked questions on various topics and about his best friend on Tour. He mentioned his fondness for all the Swiss tennis players.

Always considered the tennis tour as a second family, says Roger Federer

The eight-time Wimbledon winner stated, “My best friends in tennis? A lot of them have retired now. I am friendly with most of the guys on the Tour. All the Swiss guys who I train the most with like Stan [Wawrinka].

I have no problems with anybody. I always considered the tennis tour as my second family.”

The Swiss ace was quick to mention that most of his friends have retired.

Federer and Wawrinka have played a number of matches over the years. They’ve represented Switzerland at the Olympic Games and have won a gold medal in doubles.

Federer arrived in Doha last evening and is headlining the event this year. The 39-year-old is the most successful player at the venue, having won the tournament thrice, in 2005, 2006, and 2011. 

After the event in Doha, Roger is scheduled to play at the Dubai Duty Tennis Championships. He has won the event eight times, which is more than any other player.

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