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It is no news that millions of people idolize Roger Federer. And Roger found one of his fans in Pavlos Tsitsipas, the brother of Stefanos Tsitsipas. This admiration for Federer is not only a testament to the Swiss maestro’s global appeal and impact on the sport but also a reflection of the aspirational qualities that young tennis players like Pavlos seek to embody in their own careers. To his surprise, Pavlos received a special surprise from Roger as he celebrated his birthday.

Growing up watching Federer’s incredible performances and record-breaking achievements, Pavlos has been inspired by the Swiss star’s grace, sportsmanship, and relentless pursuit of excellence both on and off the court.

Pavlos Tsitsipas gets surprise birthday wishes from Roger Federer

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Pavlos revealed in one of his interviews that he considers Swiss tennis legend Roger Federer to be his idol. As Pavlos Tsitsipas continues to develop his skills and carve out his own path in the world of professional tennis, the influence of his idol, Roger Federer, will undoubtedly play a significant role in shaping his mindset and approach to the sport.

 

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When Roger found out about this, he made sure to send Pavlos’ birthday wishes on his special day. Pavlos posted a video of the wishes. In the video, Roger said, “Pavlos Happy Birthday. Finally, you can party, drive, and drink, I guess. Have a great birthday party and say hi to Stefanos. Take care and all the best to you. Bye-bye!”

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The sweet message coming from someone you idolize so much can definitely mean a lot. We are sure this wish would have made Pavlos’ day much better than he had expected. However, Roger is not the only person he idolizes.

Pavlos also mentioned his brother as his idol

In the same interview, Pavlos Tsitsipas also shared that, along with Roger Federer, he also idolizes his brother Stefanos Tsitsipas. He said that he is his biggest role model and a huge inspiration to him.

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Being a teenager, qualifying for tournaments can be even more demanding, especially if you have someone from your family doing well in the same field. But Pavlos is making the best use of the star power in his family.

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