"I want him back really badly" - Berrettini excited about Federer returning

Matteo Berrettini grew up idolizing Roger Federer and he can't wait to get him back hoping to play him one more time.

Everybody knows that Roger Federer won't play much longer with some expecting him to drop his retirement news later this year. Fans are hoping he plays at least one more year and that seems likely with Matteo Berrettini hoping to be able to play him at least one more time:

"The reason why I'm here now is Roger. He was my idol when I was growing up. I was cheering for him. So I want him back really badly. I think (he) was great, is still great for tennis. He brought tennis to even, like, a higher level, just for the stuff he did on court, off court. Like Serena, I guess, one of a kind, you know?”

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Berrettini is not unique in that sentiment as millions around the world are hoping for the same thing. Fans are eagerly expecting his return which is scheduled for the Laver Cup in about a month. His words to Roger:

"I wish him, like, really a speedy recovery, whatever he's doing to come back. Yeah, I wish I could play like one more time against him."