But Roger Federer made it look like a piece of cake in a video he posted on social media Monday. Making sure I still remember how to hit trick shots #TennisAtHome pic.twitter.com/DKDKQTaluY — Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) March 30, 2020 TENNIS AT HOME Federer hit a series of tweeners and behind-the-back shots with perfect precision against a wall. The news that all Roger Federer fans didn't want to hear in the end arrived. The Swiss Maestro officially announced his tennis retirement from professional tennis.Federer confirmed this sad news through a touching post published on his Twitter and Instagram accounts.Through Twitter, he should clarify all the reasons for his decision in the coming hours through a press conference.
Federer joked on Twitter. Federer sarcastically weighed up whether Australian tennis royalty Rod Laver made the cut, and he was happy to give the green light to another star from Down Under Ken.
The Swiss maestro encouraged his followers to repeatedly hit a ball up and down a wall from centimetres away to ensure their racquet-work is precise when they hit the court ag...
The Swiss maestro encouraged his followers to repeatedly hit a ball up and down a wall from centimetres away to ensure their racquet-work is precise when they hit the court again.
Roger Federer was in fine form today.Source:Getty Images
Winning is a force of habit for Roger Federer, be it on the court or behind the keyboard.
The tennis legend has already started a viral craze during the coronavirus quarantine with a simple video of himself wearing a fedora hitting a ball up and down a wall, and he was back on the social media bandwagon again this morning, much to the delight of his followers.
The Fed Express unleashed a wave of replies after encouraging his legion of fans to throw out suggestions about which retired player people would most like to bring back to tennis.
Unfortunately for 38-year-old American Mardy Fish, who retired in 2015, he wasn’t high on Federer’s list.
Yep it’s me. Cause I let you win so often. Ur welcome buddy
— Mardy Fish (@MardyFish) April 16, 2020For every suggestion that caught his eye, Federer had a one-liner at the ready. Whether he was lauding “Pistol” Pete Sampras, paying tribute to wild child John McEnroe or revealing it was a “pain” to play Lleyton Hewitt, the 20-time grand slam champion was enjoying his trip down memory lane.
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1 of them is definitely the pistol baby https://t.co/3k1YxR0Oug
— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) April 16, 2020You cannot be serious!?!?!
Yes Mac yes for sure 😉 https://t.co/L39vuQYHkYpic.twitter.com/TJyi16sMcB
Mirka Federer Twitter
Rusty!! no kidding,
What a pain to play 😂 https://t.co/m29Cr1tD5U
Federer loved the idea of welcoming American great Andy Roddick back into the fold and only had nice things to say about “volley master”, Brit Tim Henman.
“Last time he missed a volley, apparently was in 1986!!!!!” Federer joked on Twitter.
Federer sarcastically weighed up whether Australian tennis royalty Rod Laver made the cut, and he was happy to give the green light to another star from Down Under Ken “Muscles” Rosewall.
He called Billie Jean King an “absolute trailblazer” and said “love the guy” in reply to a tweet nominating Australia’s Pat Rafter.
There was no way Federer was forgetting Chris Evert but rejected the notion of accepting his Croatian coach Ivan Ljubicic. “No thanks, he beat me in Basel and Gstaad,” Federer wrote with a sad face emoji.
True love wasn’t going to sway Federer’s judgment either. The Swiss maestro didn’t exactly give a ringing endorsement when it was suggested his wife Mirka would be the ideal candidate to return, setting up a doubles reunion.
Rather than an enthusiastic yes, Federer responded with a shifty-looking gif. Maybe he’s worried couples that play together don’t stay together.
— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) April 16, 2020
I would not for a second, https://t.co/l6NJqVdErcpic.twitter.com/xYZvLxrNcx
— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) April 16, 2020Not sure 🤔
Ok fine 🤣@rodlaverhttps://t.co/azt5lfpHFo
Muscles 💪
What a man https://t.co/FLKGhs7KzW
Federer also praised Michael Chang and reflected on “childhood idol” Boris Becker before engaging in some byplay with former Spanish star and Rafael Nadal’s coach Carlos Moya.
Was it 7? 😁
Who cares now anyways… 😅
Best to you and your family,
see you soon Carlito https://t.co/Aob3BOqD43
No doubt! https://t.co/vXDgnphdznpic.twitter.com/UE7V3ec1LB
— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) April 16, 2020One of my childhood idols! https://t.co/cSn0XKfYKYpic.twitter.com/ZhP2GisjHf
— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) April 16, 2020Roger Federer Twitter
New York Times tennis writer Christopher Clarey tweeted: “If you're not one of the 12.7 million already in the know, this is a good day to take a look at @rogerfederer 's twitter.”
Tennis commentator Jose Morgado added: “Federer is slaying on Twitter today.”
After a few weeks of great uncertainty, Roger Federer announced his schedule for the next month and a half. The name of the Swiss champion appeared in the official entry list of the Mutua Madrid Open, which hoped to welcome him back after the quarterfinals reached two years ago, but the 20-time Grand Slam champion decided otherwise.
The former world number 1 will in fact take part in the ATP in Geneva, the only preparation meeting before flying to Paris for Roland Garros. The second major of the season has been postponed by a week due to the delicate health situation in France, a change that seemed to open the doors to the 39-year-old from Basel.
King Roger opted instead for a picnic in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower, where in 2019 he had hit the semi-finals, losing only to his eternal rival Rafael Nadal. One can imagine that Federer will then play the tournament in Halle, while his presence in Stuttgart seems to be really hanging by a thread.
Interviewed by 'Matin' in the past few hours, Geneva Open director Thierry Grin expressed his happiness for securing the participation of a legend like Federer.
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“It's just exceptional; it’s our best dream come true.
Sport has suffered so much, it had to start again one day. But to relaunch with the return of Roger Federer to Switzerland, I find it a magnificent signal and a superb reward for all those who have fought to keep sport alive during this pandemic,' explained Thierry Grin.
“There weren't twelve thousand possibilities of having it. The stars have aligned this year: it is a gift from heaven. With the situation of the calendar and its reprogramming, our tournament fell better and better in its desire to ramp up towards its major objectives”, added the director.
Federer took to Twitter to announce the news; his participation at Geneva means he might skip Madrid open and directly play the French Open. It was a surprising development from the Swiss, but the Geneva Open might give fans a rough estimate of his performance at Roland Garros.
His comeback at the Qatar Open a month ago was cut short in the quarter-finals by Nikoloz Basilashvili, who went on to win the tournament. In addition to the home advantage, Federer will also have the opportunity to test his fitness against a strong battlefield with the likes of Denis Shapovalov, Fabio Fognini, and Benoit Paire confirmed to play the Geneva Open.
Also, Federer’s association with his countryman Marc Rosset also helped the tournament seal the deal with the Swiss maestro this year.