Roger Federer set tennis Twitter ablaze on Thursday. He reacted to fans’ comments and made posts of his own, but the funniest dynamic was when he and his followers dig in the archives of tennis to pay a visit some legends.
It all started with a tweet…
The Swiss Maestro chose the “Bring back your favorite retired player” option.⚫️ https://t.co/oOHAXBD9Yp — Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) April 16, 2020
But have you noticed how the questions says “which and why”? Federer hadn’t answered the latter. Seeing this, his fans proceeded to make suggestions as to which tennis legend Federer should like to bring back on the Tour.
Bjorn Borg? Andy Roddick? Jim Courier? Best part? Federer took the time to react to those hypotheses… Here are some of his best answers.
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
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
Pity I missed playing iron Jim https://t.co/PaExu9XnqW — 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
The volley master, last time he missed a volley, apparently was in 86!!!!! https://t.co/eZvTObufJs — Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) April 16, 2020
Rusty!!
no kidding,
What a pain to play 😂 https://t.co/m29Cr1tD5U — Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) April 16, 2020
Not sure 🤔
Ok fine 🤣@rodlaver https://t.co/azt5lfpHFo — 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
She was she is https://t.co/OrozAY9Hgz — Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) April 16, 2020
No thanks,
He beat me in #Basel and Gstaad 😩 https://t.co/a80HtpEsHW — Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) April 16, 2020
Loved watching him play,
So happy i played him!🇨🇱 Chiiiiii https://t.co/Y1VkjXKSIU — Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) April 16, 2020
Thanks to Martina I met Mirka, + she is easy top 3 ever men and woman.
🙏 ❤️ https://t.co/G3anE4lR6n — Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) April 16, 2020
Watched her for hours,
mesmerizing forehand, footwork and attitude.
What a champ!🙌 https://t.co/XxC78dkdU2 — Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) April 16, 2020
Jimbo, how lucky was I to be in that picture…. legendary status https://t.co/t3yaGguztO — Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) April 16, 2020
Carlito, loved him.
Not sure what he is up to now!🤷♂️😉 https://t.co/vlPD9rLZO8 — 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
No doubt!
https://t.co/vXDgnphdzn pic.twitter.com/UE7V3ec1LB — Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) April 16, 2020
Big time legend
Ultimate respect https://t.co/PfFDXY85T6 — Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) April 16, 2020
One of my childhood idols!
https://t.co/cSn0XKfYKY pic.twitter.com/ZhP2GisjHf — Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) April 16, 2020
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