Federer Strolls Down Legends' Lane On Twitter
Federer Strolls Down Legends’ Lane On Twitter
Roger Federer took a stroll down legends’ lane on Twitter Thursday, reflecting on which retired players he wishes could come back.
Bjorn Borg is Team Europe’s Laver Cup captain, so he has had plenty of interaction with Federer.
Björn is the king ?
Will always be the king in my eyes?
So yes clearly duhh ? https://t.co/lI802xB6pK— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) April 16, 2020
The 38-year-old Swiss owns 103 tour-level titles, trailing only one man: Jimmy Connors, who has 109.
Jimbo, how lucky was I to be in that picture…. legendary status https://t.co/t3yaGguztO
— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) April 16, 2020
What a classic photo, would love to have the original on my wall. Before it all started, who could have imagined back then what was to come. Keep it going! Plus some pretty sweet hair cuts if I do say so myself #partinthemiddle ? @rogerfederer https://t.co/aGvsXwnrmH
— Jimmy Connors (@JimmyConnors) April 17, 2020
Federer won five consecutive US Open titles (2004-08), lifting the trophy inside Arthur Ashe Stadium, named after former World No. 2 and humanitarian Arthur Ashe.
Icon https://t.co/zmIUwopPyy
— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) April 16, 2020
The Swiss played American icon Pete Sampras only once in their ATP Head2Head series, defeating him at the 2001 Wimbledon 7-6(7), 5-7, 6-4, 6-7(2), 7-5.
1 of them is definitely the pistol baby https://t.co/3k1YxR0Oug
— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) April 16, 2020
Former World No. 3 Ivan Ljubicic currently coaches Federer, but they also competed against each other 16 times on the ATP Tour, with Federer prevailing on 13 occasions. The Swiss clearly remembers two of those losses.
No thanks,
He beat me in #Basel and Gstaad ? https://t.co/a80HtpEsHW— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) April 16, 2020
Former World No. 1 Carlos Moya coaches one of Federer’s greatest rivals, Rafael Nadal. As a player, Moya never topped Federer on the singles court (0-7).
Love u2 even with my 0-7 H2H ???.
Stay safe,hope to see u soon ???— Carlos Moya (@Charlymoya) April 16, 2020
Was it 7? ?
Who cares now anyways… ?
Best to you and your family,
see you soon Carlito https://t.co/Aob3BOqD43— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) April 16, 2020
Another former World No. 1 who enjoyed a fun rivalry with Federer is Lleyton Hewitt. Federer won 18 of their 27 ATP Head2Head meetings.
Rusty!! no kidding,
What a pain to play ? https://t.co/m29Cr1tD5U— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) April 16, 2020
Does Federer think he could have returned former World No. 2 Goran Ivanisevic’s serve? The Swiss broke the Croatian six times in the four sets they played.
Not sure but I would have tried,
He was great for the game.
Is he still around? ? https://t.co/6JlVx1ytbK— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) April 16, 2020
Former World No. 1 Ivan Lendl retired before Federer’s career, but the Swiss is plenty familiar with his accomplishments.
Big time legend
Ultimate respect https://t.co/PfFDXY85T6— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) April 16, 2020
One man Federer never beat is Aussie star Patrick Rafter, who took their ATP Head2Head series 3-0. Rafter beat Federer in the Swiss’ Grand Slam main draw debut at 1999 Roland Garros.
It’s ok the way it is, happy to be 0-3.
Love the guy https://t.co/dthT2G5t5S— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) April 16, 2020
Federer has a tonne of respect for some of the best women’s players in history, too.
Watched her for hours,
mesmerizing forehand, footwork and attitude.
What a champ! ? https://t.co/XxC78dkdU2— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) April 16, 2020
She was she is https://t.co/OrozAY9Hgz
— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) April 16, 2020
It’s not often Federer gets caught off guard at the net, but one legend — his father, Robert Federer, who was not a tennis player — accomplished the feat at practice.
??? https://t.co/LLNlCVKYnr
— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) April 16, 2020