Swiss maestro Roger Federer had set up a semifinal clash with giant-killing South Korean Hyeon Chung. Everyone had been anticipating an interesting clash between Federer and the man who felled Novak Djokovic. However, their hopes were cut short and the fairytale ended as Chung retired from the second set. He was already trailing by a set and by 5 games to 2. In the end, it transpired that he had blisters on his left foot and Federer was through to the 2018 Australian Open final. Obviously, the youngster felt that it would be a hindrance and prevent him from giving his 100%. However, the spectators and social media had mixed reactions.
Stage 1: Disbelief
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Stage 2: Anger
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Stage 3: Justification
People complaining how Chung retired mid game because of a blister. You’ve all heard what Federer said, playing w/ blisters are actually painful & it does take a toll on you 🙄 #FedererVSChung
— Danesse (@MsDanesse) January 26, 2018
Final Stage: Disappointment
Sad to see Chung retire mid-match…seems odd though that a 21 year old in his first Grand Slam semi-finals walks away due to blisters. Play through the pain? #AusOpen #Federer #FedererVsChung
— Tom B (@thombo91) January 26, 2018
Feel bad for Chung.
But I feel even more bad for people who bought tickets to see a grand slam semifinal only to last an hour.#FedererVsChung#AusOpen
— Sport Minds (@sportNminds) January 26, 2018
Tennis is truly fortunate to have an ambassador like @rogerfederer. Humility and grace personified every time he speaks, with a generous sprinkling of humour. This on top of being an absolute legend on court. #AustralianOpen #FedererVsChung
— Sai Chakrapani (@SaiChakrapani) January 26, 2018
Wow that was not the way we expected this match to pan out, but already a fan of Chung's game and spirit. Wishing him speedy recovery.#Federer into the #AusOpen finals – going for his 20th slam against Cilic – that will be a good match up! #FedererVsChung
— Vishal Agarwal 😐 (@vishal1982) January 26, 2018
Sad to see him Retire from that match …. but also great to see Roger in the finals 💯💯 #AusOpen #FedererVsChung https://t.co/W5JjTaYHon
— ♔Kurt Morris (@morris_kurt) January 26, 2018
People moaning about paying big bucks only for it to end like this..
What did they realistically miss out on?
Seven or eight games max?
Whoopdy friggin do.#FedererVsChung— Stu (@warri_symbol) January 26, 2018
Imagine paying 500+ to see a 21 yr old pull out with blisters #soft #whatasport #FedererVsChung
— Sean Aspinall (@parraowl) January 26, 2018
Its a shame that Chung Hyeon retired, but at least he managed to get out of the court alive #AustralianOpen #FedererVsChung
— Dardan N. Berisha (@dardanberisha) January 26, 2018
https://twitter.com/wonhemanhimonie/status/956830068654747648
Why is everyone complaining about chung?? try and play with blisters on your foot. Personally dealt with blisters they are painful. He had a marvellous run and made history. Give him a break! #AusOpen #FedererVsChung
— Chloe ♉️🇦🇺🇨🇾🇬🇷 (@spain_chloe) January 26, 2018
https://twitter.com/southofreason/status/956834563275112449
@CoffeeBreakTens Get this! @rogerfederer is into the Finals of a grand slam for the 30th time! And for the 7th time at @AustralianOpen ! He was completely in his genius zone today, and would have totally won a 3-setter if Chung hadn't retired! #FedererVsChung #Fedheads 👑💙
— Ms.Manasa P 🙃 (@manasa_p) January 26, 2018
Diss-a-point-ment……………
Was so keen to see a battle royale!
At least the @rogerfederer interview was good value (as always) #FedererVsChung
— Wil Jay Wilson (@DeafMerlin) January 26, 2018
A bit disappointed but you did well Chung. #FedererVsChung
— POWER OF DESTINY (@springlove_yoon) January 26, 2018
#FedererVsChung slightly disappointed, was looking forward to an epic match 😒. Oh well, at least Federer is through to the finals, #Cilic though 😰 #AusOpen
— emmagness ruzvidzo (@emmagness) January 26, 2018
At Least he’s through to the 2018 Australian Open Final
Anticlimatic conclusion of #FedererVsChung match, but who cares, just stoked to see @rogerfederer reach the finals #AustralianOpen2018
— Sonia Pinto (@sonzvenom) January 26, 2018
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https://twitter.com/PorkyLunchFTW/status/956827169023434753
My favourite thing in @AustralianOpen is @RealJimCourier post match interviews with @rogerfederer I literally want him to win just to see those two chat haha #best #FedererVsChung #goat #AustralianOpen #blister
— Augie D'Costa (@Augiedcosta) January 26, 2018
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Just in case Roger Federer forgets how many times he's won the Australian Open… Will he need a new pair? 🤔🏆#RogerFederer #Federer #AusOpen #AustralianOpen #FederervsChung #ATP #GrandSlam #tennis #shoes #GOAT pic.twitter.com/Zu2D2AgmeH
— betFIRST (@betfirst) January 26, 2018
