Roger Federer giving a tour of the Shanghai facilities: “I heard Alcaraz staying in my locker room this year. But as he’s not around anymore, I got it back. I’m sorry for him, but I’m happy to have my old locker room again.” 😂
Roger Federer jokes about getting his locker room back from Carlos Alcaraz in Shanghai: "As he's not around anymore, I'm happy to have it again"
Tennis NewsSunday, 15 October 2023 at 01:30
Roger Federer took part in a tribute at the Shanghai Masters 1000 Open and jokingly mentioned how he recovered his clothing from Carlos Alcaraz.
The Swiss tennis legend has been retired for over a year but continues to receive accolades worldwide for his illustrious career and his role as a global tennis ambassador. The Shanghai Open had not been held since 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and it only returned this year.
Roger Federer, a 20-time Grand Slam champion, was a two-time champion at the event. He won the tournament in 2014 by defeating Gilles Simon (7-6, 7-6) and in 2017 by beating Rafael Nadal (6-4, 6-3).
During a tribute event, he was joined by Chinese tennis star and former world No. 2, Li Na, the most accomplished Chinese tennis player in history, as well as the current Chinese No. 1, Zhang Zhizhen (57th).
Federer, who is 42 years old, answered some press questions, visited his former locker room, and playfully commented that the young star Carlos Alcaraz had used his locker during the last tournament, jokingly expressing his delight at getting it back.
"So here we're heading down the tunnel of all the locker rooms. I heard that Alcaraz was staying in my locker room this year. But, as he is not around anymore, I got it back, so I am sorry for him. But I am happy to have my own locker room again," he said.
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During the ceremony, Federer also spoke about his performances in Shanghai, particularly about the 2017 final against his great rival Nadal:
"I thought I played extremely well in that match. I felt like Rafa was a little bit banged up with his knees and maybe a bit tired, but I played a fantastic tournament in a fantastic year in 2017 when I came back with my knee problems," Federer added.
"It was an absolute dream year and I believe it was the last time I won the Rolex Shanghai Masters. So of course, forever special and it was a terrific week and I love it, you know, the battles I have with Rafa and happy that I won that finals here that year."
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