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Dec 4, 2022; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Former tennis champion Roger Federer watches the warmups prior to the game between the Boston Celtics and the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
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Dec 4, 2022; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Former tennis champion Roger Federer watches the warmups prior to the game between the Boston Celtics and the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
Roger Federer, the legendary Swiss tennis player, recently uploaded a series of photos from the Barclays basketball court on Instagram. The Swiss were attending a basketball game, and he received the loudest cheer from the crowds gathered at the stadium. Arguably, the GOAT of modern-day tennis looked elegant while posing for the paparazzi at the court.
The Swiss Maestro made the most of his newfound free time by spending time at an NBA game. The Nets lost 103-92 in front of their distinguished guest who sat courtside to watch the game. Later, the Swiss ace posted about his visit on his Instagram stories.
Roger Federer receives the loudest cheer on a basketball court
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Federer recently treaded on to a different type of court to watch the Brooklyn Nets take on the Boston Celtics at the Barclays Center. The legendary player had posted a series of photos from his courtside seat on his Instagram stories. Although the photos were uploaded without a caption, fans noticed the support he had for his favorite team. His presence, though, was insufficient to motivate the Nets to a victory.
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LONDON, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 25: Roger Federer of Team Europe backstage ahead of Day Three of the Laver Cup at The O2 Arena on September 25, 2022, in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images for Laver Cup)
The Nets posted images on their Instagram account with the tagline “greatness in the building.” On their home court, the Celtics defeated the Nets 103-92. Jaylen Brown scored 34 points for his team and Kevin Durant scored 31 for the home team.
Roger Federer leaving Barclays Center after watching the Nets get smacked around by the Celtics. pic.twitter.com/PUr0lTNfrE
— Steve Simineri (@SSimineri) December 5, 2022
The Swiss tennis ace received the loudest ovation from the crowd at the stadium.
The Boston Celtics’ victory at the Barclays Center gave them their 19th victory of the year. The illustrious victory also ended the Brooklyn Nets’ four-game winning streak. The Celtics’ defense continues to be difficult to breach for the Nets, just as it was in April.
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Federer had once displayed his basketball skills
The Swiss ace never concealed the fact that he also enjoyed playing other sports. Once he participated in a basketball game as a youngster. He once added that Michael Jordan, the greatest basketball player of all time, served as an inspiration to him. Federer was inspired due to his resilience, excellence, and will.
While competing in the pre-2019 Shanghai Open tournament alongside Croatian tennis player Marin Cilic, Federer joined the Shanghai Sharks of the Chinese Basketball Association to shoot some hoops. The event had the audience in a frenzy of excitement. The then 38-year-old Federer had made a few shots after a practice session planned for a Roger Federer Fan Day event. 17,000 spectators watched the Swiss tennis star shoot hoops.
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