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Roger Federer, the Swiss tennis legend, holds the remarkable distinction of being a 10-time champion at the Halle Open, an ATP 500 grass-court tournament held in Halle, Germany. This remarkable achievement not only showcases Federer’s mastery of the grass-court game but also serves as a testament to his longevity and consistency in the world of professional tennis.

The ATP 500 celebrated its 30 anniversary on the 21 of June in Halle, Germany, where Roger Federer was in attendance as guest of honor. The Terra Wortmann Open celebrated the huge success of the 10-time champion who retired recently. When Federer walked on the court in Halle, he was honored with Tina Turner’s song, ‘The Best’. And nothing could have made this moment better for the legend’s fans, who immediately captured the moment.

Roger Federer walks on the court of Halle on the tunes of The Best

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Federer’s dominance at the Halle Open began in 2003 when he secured his first title at the event. Over the years, he continued to demonstrate his prowess on grass, winning the tournament in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, and 2019. These victories have solidified Federer’s status as one of the greatest grass-court players of all time, with his exceptional serve, precise groundstrokes, and unmatched net skills making him a formidable opponent on the surface.

It was a moment that will be etched in the memory of tennis fans around the world. Roger Federer, the Swiss maestro, walked out on the court in Halle to the sounds of “The Best” by the late Tina Turner. This was a fitting tribute for a player who has been hailed by many as the greatest of all time. The tournament organizers decided to honor Federer for his incredible feat of being a 10-time champion at the event, and the choice of song could not have been more appropriate.

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The Tennis Letter also tweeted about the wholesome moment.

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The tweet said, “Roger Federer walks out on the court in Halle to “The Best” by the late Tina Turner. Perfect song for a perfect player. Everyone instantly pulls out their phones to record a glimpse of the magic man in a blazer.”

Halle Open will also raise support for Roger Federer Foundation and celebrate what they now call Roger Federer Day

The Wednesday of the tournament week from the 19 of June to the 25 of June will be celebrated as Roger Federer Day at Halle in Germany. The 20-time grand slam champion will not only be honored on the day, but the tournament also plans to commemorate the event by raising support and awareness about Roger Federer Foundation.

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This program by Roger helps underprivileged kids with educational programs from Africa and Switzerland.

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