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"Roger Federer killed me": Berrettini recalls first meeting with Swiss legend, praises charisma of talent and kindness
ATPSunday, 06 August 2023 at 20:00
Italy’s Matteo Berrettini has revealed his first meeting with the former world number one Switzerland’s Roger Federer.
The 41-year-old remains one of the most successful players in the history of men’s singles tennis in the Open era.
While talking about it, Berrettini explained how he was ‘killed’ on the court but also claimed that it was ‘beautiful’ to face an opponent like Federer.
"Federer, without a doubt. The first match against him I didn't even understand where I was, I was so excited,” he said. “And I was at Wimbledon. It killed me, but it was wonderful.
"He's not just a great tennis player, he's a great person. He knows how to be simple, inclusive, he is of course, not artificially, open, friendly. When it passes you feel a special energy. He has the charisma of talent and kindness.”
Federer finished his career as one of the most decorated men’s players ever, having won as many as 20 Grand Slams.
His most successful competition has been Wimbledon where he ended up lifting the title eight times which is also a record till now.
Federer was the first player in the history of men’s singles tennis to win more than 15 Grand Slams and was also the first to lift 20 major titles.
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