Will Basel’s Favorite Ball Boy Roger Federer Spring Up a Surprise for Fans at the ATP Swiss Indoors This Week?

Over the years, Swiss great, Roger Federer has made his mark on many big tournaments. From the Wimbledon Championships to the Halle Open, we have seen the best of the Swiss maestro at these tournaments. One such tournament is the Swiss Indoors in Basel, Federer’s home tournament. The 20-time Grand Slam champion has won the tournament an incredible 10 times during his illustrious career, making him one of the most successful players of that tournament. As the event is underway this year, let’s look at the possibility of Federer making a surprise appearance at the tournament.

Federer has traveled to different tournaments of late and surprised fans during presentation ceremonies. The Shanghai Masters was one such tournament where he was honored for his achievements. A return to his native country will lift the spirits of his countrymen months after his retirement.

Exploring the possibilities of Roger Federer appearing at the Swiss Indoors

The former World Number 1 has a special relationship with the ATP 500 Swiss Indoors Basel. He started his career here and also served as a ball boy during his younger years. Subsequently, he went on to become one of the greatest players to have played the tournament, winning it 10 times.

Last year, Federer was exploring the possibility of retiring at this very tournament. However, he eventually called time on his career at the Laver Cup, as emotions got the better of him. Talking about the same in a recent interview with the BZ Basel, he said, “I don’t think I would be able to do it emotionally. The more I think back to when I was a ballboy, to 2019 when I won my last tournament, the more I feel like it was already a fairy tale.”

As a result, Federer kept the option of making a surprise visit to Basel open after his retirement at the Laver Cup. Although it is still uncertain, there is a possibility that the Swiss maestro will appear at the tournament this year.

While Federer was deciding on his retirement venue, he once revealed how he chose the Laver Cup as his final tournament. It was an emotional moment for the Swiss maestro, as fellow players like Rafael Nadal were also reduced to tears.

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Federer’s emotional decision

As the Swiss maestro bid adieu to the sport last year, an important question lay in front of him before his retirement. It was about where to retire.

Talking about it, he said, “And then it was a question of where do I retire? You know, is it the US Open? Is it in Basel? Or was it going to be at the Laver Cup? etcetera. And then it ended up being the Laver Cup, which was absolutely fantastic at the 02 Arena. What a moment. I’m happy it went the way it did because I was always dreading the moment, you know, of how do you announce your retirement?” 

While fans will be hoping to see their hero at the tournament in Basel, it is still uncertain if he will appear at the tournament. Nonetheless, with intriguing action underway, it promises to be an exciting time for the fans in Basel.

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