‘Bad Timing’ Might Just Ruin NBA Fan Roger Federer’s Chance to Meet Stephen Curry

Roger Federer’s first visit to San Francisco shone with brightness! While he was there to reveal the site for the 2025 Laver Cup, he had other plans following the event. As an NBA fan himself, he was all set to witness and even meet Chase’s residing superstar, Stephen Curry, during the recent Golden State Warriors game against the San Antonio Spurs.

But now, a lot of things have changed after the 35-year-old NBA star’s huge update regarding his participation in the game. However, the biggest question is whether Federer was able to meet him during his recent visit to San Francisco.

“I know he might not” – Stephen Curry’s injury creates a hurdle for Roger Federer 

The 20-time Grand Slam champion has often been seen attending NBA matches, whether it be in Miami or any place possible. However, a similar opportunity came along during his recent visit to San Francisco, where he unveiled the venue for the 2025 Laver Cup. However, he had a plan to attend the NBA match and meet Stephen Curry just a day after the Laver Cup event.

But his happiness might be short-lived, as the American basketball player would likely not be playing in Saturday’s game, which Federer planned to attend. Subsequently, in the previous match, Curry rolled his ankle against the Chicago Bulls the night before, which came in between the fan-player moments that the 42-year-old Swiss tennis legend would have experienced recently.

Along with that, even Federer shared his thoughts on Curry missing the match, and he missed the opportunity to meet the San Francisco basketball star himself. He stated, “I saw the Lakers toward the end of Kobe’s career, and he missed the game. So I hope that Curry is playing tomorrow. But I know he might not. Bad timing for me.” 

Apparently, the NBA star and Federer have met a few times, but at the same time, the former world number one was not happy with the injury and stated it was a bad time for himself. However, did you realize that Curry’s performance in the NBA Finals last year reminded him of an encounter between the Warriors and tennis great Roger Federer five years ago?

Stephen Curry has a “very similar…sort of zest for life” similar to Roger Federer

Stephen Curry’s incredible play, which saw him score an astounding 43 points, helped the Golden State Warriors return to the NBA Finals, last year. Warriors coach Steve Kerr made some interesting parallels between Curry’s basketball skills and the grace of tennis legend Roger Federer after this incredible accomplishment.

For Steve Kerr, seeing Stephen Curry’s latest masterpiece on the basketball court reminded him of a remarkable match between the Golden State Warrior and the 42-year-old tennis legend in Shanghai five years ago.

He stated, “So I think of Steph a lot when I think of that story from Roger Federer. Very, very similar just sort of zest for life and just joy for the process.” Along with that, he also highlighted that after listening to how Federer has been living his life for the past 20 years, he might have gotten inspired by the same.

Nevertheless, what are your thoughts on Federer missing out on an opportunity to meet Curry? Do let us know in the comment section below.

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