Federer: Australian Open Dominance & Messi Praise – Olé

To Roger Federer The years seem not to pass. 1,218 days after announcing his retirement as a professional, the Swiss, who won 103 titles during his career, returned to the fields. In Melbourne Park, the Central Court of the Australian Openthe Basel native measured himself in an exhibition against Casper Ruud (13°) whom he categorically defeated, and took the opportunity to shower Lionel Messi with praise.

In the run-up to the first Grand Slam of the year, which will be attended by nine Argentines and will begin this Saturday, Roger played a tie-break against this renowned Norwegian tennis player, who became number two in the ATP ranking during 2022, and He beat him with a resounding 7 to 2 in a match that lasted less than 15 minutes.

With a wide repertoire of aces, one-handed backhand winners and aesthetic volleys, the historic Swiss tennis player revolutionized Australia againa country in which he conquered six of the 20 Grand Slams he has to his credit, and left a new show for all the fans present at Melbourne Park.

After this victory against Ruud, Roger spoke ahead of the 114th edition of the Australian Open. In dialogue with ESPN, Federer He was consulted about his relationship with Messia question about which he said: “I met him once and I also met his parents in Tigre, when I played an exhibition with Delpo, so I was happy to be able to meet them at that time. The truth is that I don’t know Leo as a person.”.

On the other hand, Federer took the opportunity to praise the Argentine star and spoke about their legacy. “I find it difficult to compare myself to him or compare him to me. What he did in football was exceptional. I’m a big fan of yoursespecially the way he conducted his career, the amount of games he played, how he dominated and how he really changed the game. It’s incredible,” confessed the Swiss.

Finally, Federer spoke about the next World and the history of Messi with the Argentine National Team. “I wish him the best for the World Cup. I’m happy for him, because he’s already won one. I’ll be following everything. Obviously I’m happy that Switzerland has also qualified and maybe has the chance to go. I hope Messi has the end of his career exactly the way he wants,” Roger concluded.