Roger Federer’s Legacy Finds an Apt Heir in Fan-Favorite Carlos Alcaraz as He Embraces Idol’s Exclusive Shanghai Masters Belonging

Spanish sensation Carlos Alcaraz is in a hot run of form at the moment. Despite being just a couple of steps short of laying his hands on the prestigious US Open, the young Spaniard has impressed everyone with his gameplay. At just 20 years of age, he has already become a fan-favorite. To honor him for the miracles that he has been doing at this age, the authorities at Shanghai Masters have come up with a tribute to him.

Being just 20, he has replaced one of the greatest players the game has ever seen, Roger Federer. Once a fan favorite in China, the Swiss star would be making his return to Shanghai as well.

Carlos Alcaraz offered Roger Federer’s locker room at the Shanghai Master

In a transition at the Shanghai Rolex Masters, rising tennis sensation Carlos Alcaraz finds himself stepping into the shoes of another fan favorite, Roger Federer. The prestigious tournament has around ten independent locker rooms for top players, each adorned with a board displaying the names of their previous occupants.

Alcaraz’s acquisition of Federer’s locker room, a space the Swiss legend had utilized for an impressive 12 years, adds an intriguing layer of narrative to the event. As Carlos Alcaraz steps in the footprints of Roger Federer, many have already started to compare the two.

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Thus, Carlos Alcaraz would now be really excited as he is getting a chance to carry forward the legacy built by Roger Federer. Also, the fans in Shanghai would be blessed with some good news as the return of their favorite player is right on the cards.

Roger Federer will make a special appearance at the Shanghai Masters

The Swiss sensation, Roger Federer, shocked the world with his retirement back in 2022. However, his fans could watch a glimpse of the 20-time grand slam winner as he will make a special appearance in Shanghai as an iconic athlete because of his impeccable record in China.

“I’m very excited to be named Rolex Shanghai Masters Icon Athlete for 2023,” Federer said. “I remember coming to Shanghai for the first time for the opening of the stadium and I have been close friends with Juss Event and tournament organisers. I am happy to keep the story going and I look forward to seeing everyone in October.”

The Swiss Maestro, throughout his time as a player, performed exceptionally well in China. Out of the 3 finals that he played in, he won 2 of them while losing out only once. 4 years after the inauguration of the tournament once again after COVID-19, all the players will be equally elated to be back at Shanghai. And surely, Roger Federer’s presence in the stands will give them some much-needed confidence to perform at their level best.

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