“He Makes Greatness Look So Effortless…”- Analyst Draws Parallel Describing Might of Tennis Legend Roger Federer and MLB Two-Way Sensation Shohei Ohtani
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Shohei Ohtani is a baseball legend in the making, while Roger Federer is a tennis stalwart with a stellar career. Ohtani is a youngster with a bright future winning many accolades; Federer, on the other hand, is a veteran champion of the tennis court on the verge of retirement. Both are immensely talented athletes at polar opposite stages of their respective careers, yet there is a connection between the two.
Shohei Ohtani is an all-round megastar who plays MLB for the Los Angeles Angels. He is notably a starting pitcher, a designated hitter, and an outfielder altogether. Ohtani is a two-time All-Star member. On the other hand, the legendary Roger Federer is a 20-time Men’s Singles Grand Slam title winner in Tennis.
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Ohtani is a once-in-a-lifetime baseball player. His playing skills are extraordinary, having equal domain over pitching and batting. Nicknamed ‘Shotime,’ Ohtani is a genuine match-winner and crowd-puller. Whereas Federer is a charismatic personality whose popularity transcends the sporting realm.
Shohei Ohtani and Federer: Connecting two greats from different playgrounds
Shohei Ohtani is a superhuman-level performer in the ballpark. Within a brief time, he has already built an iconic status in baseball. Moreover, his splendid performances come while playing for a struggling team like the Angels. In the world of Tennis, Roger Federer has built a royal legacy that will shine forever.
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A few months ago, sports and film analyst Adnan Virk was a guest on ‘The Rich Eisen Show.’ The podcast got hosted by guest host Ben Lyons. Both of them discussed various topics. Speaking on the podcast, Virk expressed high praise for Federer and Ohtani, separating them from all others.
To my tennis family and beyond,
With Love,
Roger pic.twitter.com/1UISwK1NIN— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) September 15, 2022
Talking about Federer, Virk said, “There’s a great article, Ben, by David Foster Wallace, it’s called, ‘Federer as a Religious Experience’. It’s a brilliant article and I like many, enjoy the pilgrimage and worship of Federer. And I think, it comes down to this essence, he makes greatness looks so effortless. And I think that the athletes that we most admire, you generally appreciate the fact they’ve got that clutch gene and they can do without breaking a sweat.”
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Virk then talked about Ohtani saying, “Ohtani is still remarkable. As they (LA Angels) cough it up, he is sublime. His pitching numbers, he is pitching better this year than he was last year. ERA’s but a half run lower. He’s walking less and striking out more.”
The road ahead for the two distinguished players
Ohtani’s contract with the Angels will expire by the end of this season. With a colossal career waiting in the wings, he might opt for a champion team next. Meanwhile, Federer has announced retirement and will pull down the curtains on his epic sporting venture this year.
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So, what are your thoughts about Roger Federer’s retirement?
Edited by:
Rupak Kumar Jha