Amid the global lockdowns, the tennis players seem to enjoy their unusual break from the tennis tour. They are spending quality time with their families and also interacting with fans on social media. On Thursday, Roger Federer retweeted Tennis TV’s post and opted to “bring back your favorite retired tennis player.”
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— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) April 16, 2020
Following Federer’s tweet, tennis fans were enthusiastic to know his ‘favorite retired tennis player.’ They began posting their guesses and tagged Roger in their tweets.
The Swiss maestro patiently replied to them and by doing so he carried out an interactive session with his fans worldwide.
It seems World Number four Federer really wants to bring back Brazilian tennis player and three-time Roland Garros champion Gustavo Kuerten or Guga as Federer came up with “Yessss!!!”
Yessss!!! https://t.co/ZqvVMy2fLc pic.twitter.com/cuQPzYJvdm
— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) April 16, 2020
One of his fans tweeted to bring back, the three-time Grand Slam Stefan Edberg. The Swedish star Edberg was also Roger’s childhood idol.
Obviously a great choice,
Who else would be amazing? https://t.co/ZzTbIsrQlZ— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) April 16, 2020
Pete Sampras or Pistol Pete cannot be eliminated from Federer’s list of favorite tennis players. Till date, Roger’s fourth-round match on Wimbledon’s center-court in 2001 against Sampras remains his most favorite battle. That day, Federer was playing his idol Sampras for the first time and it was also his first time on Wimbledon’s center-court.
1 of them is definitely the pistol baby https://t.co/3k1YxR0Oug
— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) April 16, 2020
The retired tennis professional Mardy Fish tweeted and asked Federer, does he wants him to be back on the tour?
— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) April 16, 2020
One of the fans voted for Roger’s wife Mirka to resume her tennis career.
https://t.co/ZoX3kpJnyg pic.twitter.com/jIEixCuKHh
— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) April 16, 2020
For his compatriot and the woman who won Grand Slams and earned World Number one crown at the tender age of 16, Martina Hingis, Federer said, “loved watching her play.”
She was amazing, loved watching her play. Tennis IQ was of the Charts https://t.co/X3yxsIwdB7
— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) April 16, 2020
He also shared his opinion and the career slam champion Andre Agassi.
Amazing I had the chance to be on the court with him so many times, I learned so much from him! 🙏 https://t.co/QPVmL1iwXE
— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) April 16, 2020
More interesting comments from Roger Federer
Björn is the king 👑
Will always be the king in my eyes🤴
So yes clearly duhh 😋 https://t.co/lI802xB6pK— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) April 16, 2020
I mean pls https://t.co/VJB6T7TS7L pic.twitter.com/Lwati8F6r0
— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) April 16, 2020
Roger Federer sang the praises of 22-time Grand Slam champion Steffi Graff.
Watched her for hours,
mesmerizing forehand, footwork and attitude.
What a champ! 🙌 https://t.co/XxC78dkdU2— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) April 16, 2020
Ja gut eh, wieso weshalb warum!
The best guy https://t.co/yhe1wWsJJD— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) April 16, 2020
Not sure but I would have tried,
He was great for the game.
Is he still around? 🤔 https://t.co/6JlVx1ytbK— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) April 16, 2020
Pity I missed playing iron Jim https://t.co/PaExu9XnqW
— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) April 16, 2020
He doesn’t really want his coach Ivan Ljubicic to come back on the tour as he previously beat Roger Federer.
No thanks,
He beat me in #Basel and Gstaad 😩 https://t.co/a80HtpEsHW— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) April 16, 2020
I would not for a second, https://t.co/l6NJqVdErc pic.twitter.com/xYZvLxrNcx
— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) April 16, 2020
You cannot be serious!?!?!
Yes Mac yes for sure 😉 https://t.co/L39vuQYHkY pic.twitter.com/TJyi16sMcB— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) April 16, 2020
She was she is https://t.co/OrozAY9Hgz
— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) April 16, 2020
It’s ok the way it is, happy to be 0-3.
Love the guy https://t.co/dthT2G5t5S— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) April 16, 2020
No doubt! https://t.co/vXDgnphdzn pic.twitter.com/UE7V3ec1LB
— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) April 16, 2020
Not sure 🤔
Ok fine 🤣@rodlaver https://t.co/azt5lfpHFo— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) April 16, 2020
My big brother, what a guy. Lucky to have spend so much time with Marc! 🙏 https://t.co/cjK53r0rnH
— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) April 16, 2020
Rusty!! no kidding,
What a pain to play 😂 https://t.co/m29Cr1tD5U— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) April 16, 2020
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