'When Roger Federer decides this, it will be...', says Grand Slam champion

For the eighteenth consecutive year (another record to be entered in his personal bulletin board) Roger Federer received the "Fan's Favorite Atp Award" and the Swiss champion, in this period when Christmas arrives, wanted to thank all the fans scattered around the world who wanted to show him once again their great affection. "I want to thank all of you - Federer said - for making me win the Fan's Favorite Atp Awards once again. I also thank the ATP and all the tennis fans who voted for me, showing that they believe in me and showing that there is a great desire to see me again on the field within the world circuit. I'm training hard to make this happen. I hope to be able to play in front of you all very, very soon ”. There is so much gratitude in the words of the Swiss champion, who is recovering from the double knee surgery he underwent in this 2020 heavily marked by the Covid-19 pandemic. In recent days, the current number 5 in the world has given some thrills to his millions of fans by saying that he is not yet sure he will be present at the Australian Open, precisely because of a physical condition that is not yet as it should have been. But Federer's side is willing to return and even if it doesn't happen in Australia, his fans are hoping that it can happen later in 2021. Meanwhile, however, the Swiss is enjoying Christmas and did not want to miss a message of good wishes in this delicate moment for the whole world. “I wish a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to everyone - Federer said - obviously hoping that in 2021 things can go better for everyone. It will still take a little patience for now but I really can't wait to see you all again very soon. So take care of yourself and thanks again." World No. 2 Simona Halep recently gave her thoughts about Roger Federer, commending the 39-year-old for his on-court success as well as his off-court friendliness. 

Halep comments on Roger Federer's career

During a recent interview with Digisport, the Romanian opined that the tennis community stands to lose a lot when Roger Federer calls it a day. "It would be no tragedy to retire at 40 being Federer,” Simona Halep said. “It will be a tragedy, for our sport, for his colleagues, we will miss him very much.” Simona Halep went on to wax lyrical about the qualities of Roger Federer, labeling the 20-time Grand Slam champion a 'genius'. The Romanian, however, understands that Federer will eventually have to start focusing on the other priorities of his life. “He was an idol for our whole generation, a beauty on the field and off the field a very civilized man, with good sense, warm with everyone,” Halep continued. “A genius, from my point of view, and it would be sad enough for the sport for Federer to disappear, but I think that when he decides this, it will be a wise decision. Life means something other than tennis, he is old and what he has achieved is enormous.”

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