Roger Federer‘s aura in tennis is completely unmatchable. From stunning the crowd with his unmatched skills on the court to even gracing the audience with his presence in the stands, the Swiss legend has always been adored. The same thing happened at the Shanghai Masters as well. The Swiss’ entry stole the show in a match where Jannik Sinner played against Tomas Machac. So much so that even Jannik Sinner couldn’t stop himself from talking about the 20-time Grand Slam winner’s aura.

Jannik Sinner reflected on the special experience of having Roger Federer in the stands during his semi-final match against Tomas Machac in Shanghai. Sinner acknowledged the significance of Federer’s presence, expressing how it influenced the atmosphere in the stadium. “Yeah, it’s nice. I mean, I always try to stay focused about the game, but, you know, sometimes when this happens, it’s also nice,” Sinner shared, showing his appreciation for the added energy Federer brings to the crowd.

Federer, the 20-time Grand Slam champion, attended the match, and fans continuously admired him, even when he wasn’t on the screen. At one point, a fan shouted, “We love you, Roger!” as Sinner prepared to serve in the first set. This added humor to the moment, and Machac, Sinner’s opponent, didn’t hesitate to join in. With a hilarious tone, Machac responded to the fan by asking, “What about me?” which made the crowd laugh even more.

Sinner also praised Federer for his contributions to the sport. He mentioned how it’s always a “very nice moment” to see Federer or speak with him, highlighting the lasting impact Federer has had on tennis fans and players alike. Federer, on the other hand, also got a chance to meet his longtime rival Novak Djokovic in a friendly backstage encounter that refreshed his memories.

Roger Federer had a friendly encounter with Novak Djokovic

Roger Federer returned to the Rolex Shanghai Masters for a fun exhibition doubles match on Friday. Before heading to the court, Federer had a friendly encounter with Novak Djokovic, his old rival. Djokovic had just finished his quarterfinal match. The two legends greeted each other warmly, with Federer hilariously saying, “Hey, Old Man,” as they shook hands, sharing a light moment.

Federer, a 20-time Grand Slam champion and two-time Shanghai Masters winner (2014, 2017), teamed up with Eason Chan, a well-known Chinese singer and actor, for the exhibition match. They faced off against Zhang Zhizhen, China’s top tennis player, and Fan Zhendong, the table tennis gold medalist at the Paris Olympics. The four players gave the fans plenty of excitement, with some impressive rallies and entertaining shots throughout the match.

Thus, Federer’s appearance in Shanghai was something worth watching. While fans got to witness him playing for one more time, it was a once-in-a-lifetime experience for his fans. Will he feature in more such matches for the fans? What are your thoughts on this? Do let us know in the comments!