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Roger Federer (SUI) during the French Open Tennis at Stade Roland-Garros, Paris. (Credit: Jon Bromley | MI News) (Photo by MI News/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
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Roger Federer (SUI) during the French Open Tennis at Stade Roland-Garros, Paris. (Credit: Jon Bromley | MI News) (Photo by MI News/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
The Swiss maestro Roger Federer is the undisputed leader of tennis in the 21 century. His contribution to the sport and in other aspects will remain standing for ages to come. But even though he is loved and admired all over the globe, he can’t have possibly won all the hearts. America’s tennis talent Frances Tiafoe opens about learning to do things despite being ridiculously criticised.
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The 22-year-old realised that even the 20 times Grand Slam winner is on the wrong page for many. However, Federer continues to go on and do his job in his own special way.
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“Bet some people don’t like Roger Federer”: Frances Tiafoe
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PERTH, AUSTRALIA – JANUARY 01: Belinda Bencic and Roger Federer of Switzerland celebrate winning the mixed doubles match against Serena Williams and Frances Tiafoe of the United States during day four of the 2019 Hopman Cup at RAC Arena on January 01, 2019, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)
2019 Australian Open quarterfinalist Tiafoe has met Roger on three occasions in singles’ event in 2017, losing them all to the Swiss maestro.
The American said, “Real recognises real. Roger Federer to me is the most perfect guy in the world, and I bet some people don’t like him.” Being World No. 1 for a record number of weeks itself brings all kinds of attraction. But the 8 times Wimbledon champion has always led by example for the future tennis players.
Frances added, “You can’t please everybody and you kind of move with that energy. You do things that are right and these people are doing things that are right and they can sleep well at night knowing that. Some people are going to love it, some people are going to hate it, you’ve just got to swallow it.”
Considered as the new rising star of American tennis, Frances won his only ATP title at the 2018 Delray Beach Open. Battling with his own fear on and off the court, the American draws inspiration from the 103 ATP titles winner.
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – Roger Federer of Switzerland celebrates after winning a point during his Men’s Singles third round match against John Millman of Australia on day five of the 2020 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
At 39, Roger is still very passionate about winning as much as he can in tennis. Although returning from a knee injury makes everything hazy for the Swiss maestro, he keeps stretching forward. Recently, the Basel-born talked about targeting the Olympic Medal and Grand Slam titles in 2021.
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Above all, Federer is the key that has opened many unrealised doors for the sport. As long as he plays, he will continue to bring glory to tennis.
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