Roger Federer shares a good relationship with many tennis legends and the Australian legend, Rod Laver, is certainly one of them. Both have achieved tremendous heights in their tennis careers and have also stood beside each other with a lot of support and respect for each other. While talking about their support of each other, a video of them is doing the rounds on the internet.
Federer has defined his own class, which made him a legend on and off the tennis court. His humble nature connected him more to his fans and created a huge impact on the younger generation.
Priceless moments between Roger Federer and Rod Laver resurface on Twitter
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One of the biggest legends in the sport, Rod ‘Rocket’ Laver, is a huge part of the Tennis world, and he never forgets to mention or praise the 20 times Grand Slam champion whenever the opportunity arises. Currently, a video of them from last year’s Laver Cup is going viral.
In the video, both legends are seen walking out of the tennis arena. Additionally, both of them are quite well-dressed in proper suits. However, what won fans’ hearts is the way the Swiss Maestro gave his hand to the 11-time Grand Slam champion and walked by his side.
Rocket and Roger 😌… feel so natural and such a lovely scene 💙 #RogerFederer pic.twitter.com/0VZDy40Jq2
— hanay (@hanaycp) January 26, 2023
This video came out as a little treat to tennis fans, as they witnessed two legends in a frame who have definitely given a lot to this sport.
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The moment captured was very candid. It was just them walking around together and having a simple conversation. Last year, when the 20-times Grand Slam champion called off his tennis career, the Australian tennis legend made a prediction regarding his post-retirement career.
When ‘Rocket’ Laver predicted Federer’s post-retirement career
Last year, after the former world’s number-one retirement, in an interview, Laver talked about the Swiss Maestro. During the same interview, he hinted that a star like Federer can become a movie star post his retirement. Not only that, the former Australian player believes that he could be successful in various fields other than tennis.
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The 20-time Grand Slam champion has previously worked with popular actors like Anne Hathaway and Robert De Niro in advertisements. The Maestro featured in the tourism adverts with these popular movie stars. What do you think about Laver’s prediction regarding Federer’s post-tennis career? Let us know in the comments below.