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Roger Federer has got himself a lot of admirers from the women’s tennis circuit due to his graceful on-court personality and gameplay. The list of such WTA players also includes Emma Raducanu who has always looked up to the Swiss tennis maestro during her stellar journey.

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Even after Federer’s retirement, the British tennis star is doing her best to showcase her admiration and support for the 20 singles Grand Slam champion. Notably, the former US Open champion came up with a special tribute for her idol ahead of the highly anticipated event, Porsche Tennis Grand Prix.

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Emma Raducanu delights Roger Federer’s fans with a heartfelt gesture in Stuttgart

After getting a wildcard entry, the 20-year-old arrived back in Stuttgart, Germany to make her mark on the exciting WTA 500 event. The British tennis player was spotted practicing hard on the indoor clay courts of the Porsche Arena. Even during her participation in the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix, Emma Raducanu has not forgotten about her idol, Roger Federer.

Notably, Raducanu came with a special tribute of her own in order to hail the 20 singles Grand Slam champion in Stuttgart. Raducanu was spotted holding a cutout of the Swiss tennis legend at the Porsche Arena. Taking note of the same, a lot of Federer fans were delighted upon seeing the former world No. 10 player’s heartfelt gestures for her idol.

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While sharing a picture of her incredible tribute, one of the fan pages of the former tennis ace regarded Raducanu as a part of the Federer army.

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The user said, “Emma Raducanu holds a cutout of Roger Federer at Porsche Arena on April 15, 2023 in Stuttgart, Germany. She is one of us😊”

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Federer has been watching Raducanu’s performances on the women’s circuit

A few seasons back, the tennis legend was featured in an interview with Wimbledon Championships GQ. During the interview, Federer expressed his opinion on the British WTA player’s performances on the Centre Court.

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While lavishing praise on her, the 41-year-old tennis legend revealed he has been watching Raducanu and her arch-rival, Naomi Osaka’s stellar run in the Wimbledon Championships. However, Federer also expressed his worries about the pressure faced by the WTA players.

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Anurag Gusain is a Tennis Writer at EssentiallySports, who blends his innate talent for journalism with a solid foundation in English, earned during his undergraduate years. With more than two years of content creation under his belt, Anurag seamlessly translates his passion for tennis into captivating articles. At ES, he is the go-to voice for all things Serena Williams, skillfully covering both her on-court legacy and off-court endeavors. Beyond the tennis court, Anurag finds solace in gaming, where his strategic mind flourishes.

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