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WATCH: Roger Federer Meets Wife For A Priceless Moment After Surviving Marathon Match At Australian Open 2020

Published 01/24/2020, 12:04 PM EST

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Roger Federer and John Millman‘s barn burner at the Australian Open was certainly not for the weak of heart. In a match that saw the Swiss star’s fans experiencing every emotion that mankind is designed to feel, Roger Federer survived John Millman in a five-set thriller.

However, there was one person in the arena who was the most disappointed at every Federer loss and ecstatic with happiness at every Federer victory. It was none other than his wife – Mirka Federer.

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After the match got over, Roger and Mirka shared a warm moment that was enough to melt the hearts of even the most emotionless.

What Was Mirka Experiencing As Roger Federer Competed?

At every point that Federer scored, Mirka was joyous. However, when he looked defeated later in the match, the Swiss star’s life also looked deflated.

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The match pushed her right to the limit like ever Federer fan who couldn’t bear to see their hero depart like this in the first grand slam of the year. She was the literal representation of millions of his fans watching on television as she bit her nails with every thrilling twist the match threw at us. The discomfort on her face as Federer struggled attracted a lot of response on twitter.

On Channel 9, Todd Woodbridge perfectly documented her struggle – “Mirka is working hard. It is a battle.”

As soon as the match got over she was the most relieved person in the arena. Perhaps even more than her husband. However, what happened after the match is what makes Roger and Mirka the cutest tennis couple.

As the Swiss star emerged after his match, he hugged his wife. The two even shared a selfie as Mirka comforted her husband.

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Truly, she remained a motivation for him throughout the five-set battle.

Who Does Federer Face Next?

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The challenge is not yet over for Federer. In his next match, he faces another tricky opponent in the form of Marton Fucsovics. Having stunned World No 13 Denis Shapovalov in the first round, Fucsovics is looking in dangerous touch.

Do you think Fucsovics can slay yet another giant?

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Aryan Sharma is a WWE and Tennis author and editor at EssentiallySports. Being a journalism graduate from Delhi University, he combines his love for creating content with an astute knowledge of almost three eras of professional wrestling. He's also a Roger Federer and Maria Sharapova fan and likes to write on the social impact of these two legends beyond their achievements on the tennis court.
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