An old video of Federer’s press conference during the US Open Junior Championships recently resurfaced on social media. Many tennis fans were moved to tears when they saw the video and posted their reactions on social media.

The Swiss Maestro, Roger Federer, moved away from tennis after playing his farewell match at the Laver Cup. Throughout his illustrious journey on the ATP tour, Federer was admired by a plethora of tennis fans all around the globe. As a result, the whole tennis community was overwhelmed with emotions when the 20 Grand Slam champion announced his retirement.

Fans react to an old video of Roger Federer

The Swiss tennis great dominated not only at the senior level but also at numerous junior championships. Roger Federer reached unprecedented heights at the young age of 14 when he won Switzerland’s junior championship.

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He also participated in various other junior singles championships as one of his old press conferences from the US Open Junior Championships resurfaced on social media.

As a result, many tennis fans were overwhelmed with emotions when they saw a young Federer. One of the fans with the username @LoliLondon stated, “Roger has always been the same Same smile same approach.”

Another fan stated, “Look at him so small and young”

Many fans were amazed when they heard the ‘baby’ voice of a young Federer during the press conference. As a result, another fan stated, “the small the baby the accent the nasal voice 😭 this video is everything”

Another fan called Federer, “My fidgety lil baby”

Meanwhile, one of the fans highlighted the Swiss tennis legend’s conversation during the press conference. The fan stated, “Asked if @rogerfederer was disappointed after losing the final of USO juniors, 17 yr old answered: “I am happy with the tournament. I’m happy for my opponent. He played well.” Lot to learn from his positive outlook of life”

One of the fans with the username @SampadaMoghe stated after watching the adorable video of Federer, “Baby Rogie”.

Federer talked about his fans after his retirement from tennis

The 20-time Grand Slam winner recently got featured in an interview with the ATP Tour, after announcing his retirement from tennis. During the interview, Federer expressed his gratitude towards his fans, who have constantly supported him throughout his illustrious journey. The Swiss tennis legend also stated that his fanbase rose as he grew older.

Federer also stated that he will miss traveling around the globe for his tournaments and that he will also miss his fans. Federer went on to say that his fans will get a chance to see him again as he promised to stay close to tennis. The Swiss tennis player recently played his farewell match in the doubles event at the Laver Cup, with his friend and rival, Rafael Nadal.

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