Roger Federer to be Honored as the “Icon Athlete” at Shanghai Masters

The Swiss will receive an important distinction in the Asian competition. getty

Roger Federer landed in Shanghaiwhere this Friday he will receive a warm tribute from the organization of the Masters 1000 that he knew how to win in 2014 and 2017.

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The Swiss will be distinguished as the first “Icon Athlete” international of this event, in which he participated for the last time in 2019. In that presentation, the now former tennis player reached the quarterfinals, where he fell at the hands of Alexander Zverev 3-6, 7-6 (7) and 3-6.

“I am very excited to be named Shanghai Icon Athlete for 2023. I remember going for the first time for the stadium opening and I have been close friends with Juss Event and the tournament organizers. I’m happy to continue. The story continues and I hope to see you all in October,” Federer had commented in May, in dialogue with the ATP.

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The first title of Your Majesty on Chinese soil it occurred in 2014, when he defeated Gilles Simon by 7-6 (6) and 7-6 (2). Three years later, she repeated the consecration, although this time, in the decisive match she defeated none other than Rafael Nadal by 6-4 and 6-3.

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2023-10-12 12:25:31
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