Swiss tennis ace Roger Federer has been a true ambassador of tennis. Over the years, he has motivated and encouraged youngsters to develop a liking for the game with his aura and flawless style of play. Even at the age of 40, he’s still competing at an elite level and continues to be an inspiration. 

Recently, there was an old confession made by Roger Federer that was doing the rounds. He was talking about the debate for the GOAT and he mentioned 23-time Grand Slam winner Serena Williams’ name. 

He stated, “It’s been fascinating to watch. She had a totally different upbringing – I came up through Switzerland with the federation, she did it with her dad and her sister. It’s an amazing story unto itself—and then she became one of the greatest, if not the greatest tennis player of all time.”

Roger Federer applauds Venus and Serena Williams 

Roger was all praise for the Williams sisters. He highlighted the difficulties in their upbringing. Therefore, he holds Serena and Venus in high regard. 

The 40-year-old further added, “It’s not fair to compare, actually. But we know [Serena] is all the way up there. I’m probably up there with somebody. Maybe there’s a group, a best of five – and if you’re in that group, you should be pleased and happy. I’m in full admiration of Serena. And Venus too, by the way.”

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Both Williams and Federer have not had their best seasons this year. Injuries have been a constant roadblock on their journeys. They even missed the last Grand Slam event of the season, the US Open 2021. 

However, as a tennis fan, you can’t rule out a comeback from these unique athletes who have repeatedly bounced back from adversity in the past. We hope to see them back on the courts as soon as possible. 

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