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Roger Federer‘s legendary career and unimaginable achievements still seem impossible sometimes. The former Swiss player built a glorious name for himself, amassing a fan following among all age groups. Along with being a role model for young enthusiasts, Federer also stood out to female admirers with his charming looks. Besides fans who scream at the top of their lungs whenever they see him, WTA star Elena Rybakina also finds a deep admiration for him.

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Recently, a video surfaced on social media showed Rybakina expressing her feelings for the Swiss tennis maestro. On being asked who her favorite tennis player is, she found herself drowned in the thoughts of Roger Federer. As soon as the clip started to gain attention on social media, fans didn’t hold back from coming forward to drop their thoughts on it.

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As the trail of comments started, a fan reminded viewers of the moment when Roger Federer actually appeared in the arena where Rybakina played. “Will never forget she said she was too nervous during Wimbledon R1,” he wrote, teasing the WTA star with the adorable moment.

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Another fan mentioned the fact that Federer defied the rule of aging as he wrote, “He got better and better with age.”

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A fan, delving into details about why women closely fall for his charm, wrote, “Dude has that boss walk , looks AMAZING in suits and dresses so good !”. Along with that, he also wished him a happier life away from tennis.

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A fan appreciated the quality of the video edit that made fans witness the classy moments of Federer. “Never in my life I thought that I would see a thrist trap edit of Roger lol,” the comment said.

Applauding her choice of naming Federer as his best, a fan wrote, “She has good taste.”

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With these and several other comments down the line, the fans enjoyed the discussions about Rybakina’s love for Roger Federer, his charm, and his enduring legacy that would always be remembered.

Roger Federer as a major part of Elena Rybakina’s days of growth

Elena Rybakina has always admired Roger Federer’s legacy as a player. Besides naming him as her idol multiple times, the WTA star also took a moment to narrate how the Swiss tennis maestro became a part of her journey, right from the beginning. 

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Back when Roger Federer reserved a seat at the Wimbledon 2023, Elena expressed how it made her nervous. “Of course was nervous a bit, but overall I’m happy that in the end, I managed to win three sets,” she said. 

Along with that, she also regarded Federer as a part of her growth. “When I was younger, I was always watching him play,” she added. As the tennis star continues to grow in her own professional with Federer on her mind, it still remains to be seen what other wonders she has to bring.

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