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Roger Federer during a coaching session with local school children at the opening of newly refurbished park tennis courts at Bostall Gardens in Greenwich, London. Picture date: Thursday June 15, 2023. (Photo by Steven Paston/PA Images via Getty Images)

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Roger Federer during a coaching session with local school children at the opening of newly refurbished park tennis courts at Bostall Gardens in Greenwich, London. Picture date: Thursday June 15, 2023. (Photo by Steven Paston/PA Images via Getty Images)
We all know that some time along the way, Roger Federer became synonymous with the sport he dominated, that is tennis. Watching him play was a sheer delight for tennis fans. Recently, Emma Raducanu‘s former coach Nigel Sears expressed a desire in relation to Federer that left everyone touched.
It shows that even after retiring, Federer’s impact on the game hasn’t diminished one bit. If anything, his legacy has gone from strength to strength since he put down his tennis racket for good. Let’s find out more about Sears’ heart-felt wish.
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Emma Raducanu’s former coach goes gaga over Roger Federer
Frankly speaking, who is not a Federer fan? Every tennis player has loved watching the 20-time Grand Slam champion’s dedication to the sport. But now, after his retirement, one can only wish to see him back in action. Recently, 20-year-old tennis player Emma Raducanu’s former coach showed how big a Federer fan he is.
In a conversation with Dan Kiernan on the “Control the Controllable” podcast, the 66-year-old British coach was asked to name a player that he would like to work with. And the first name that popped into his head was none other than that of the 41-year-old Swiss tennis legend.
Sears said, “If it’s a question of sitting there and watching and appreciating the tennis, I would sit there and appreciate Roger Federer. I don’t think he needs any of my advice at all but I’ll sit there and watch him and appreciate it because to watch, he was just majestic.”
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Not only the 2021 US Open champion’s ex-coach, but Raducanu herself is a Federer fan. A few months ago, she gave a very charming tribute to the Swiss legend. Through this, she displayed her affection and respect for the legend not a little.
Emma Raducanu’s charming tribute to Federer
Since the Swiss maestro’s retirement, the British tennis player has shown her admiration and support for him many a time. Notably, she came up with a special tribute at the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix as she was spotted holding a cutout of the 20-time Grand Slam champion at the arena.
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A lot of Federer fans were delighted upon seeing the former world number 10’s heartfelt gestures for their tennis idol. Anyway, what is your take on Raducanu’s former coach’s wish in relation to Roger Federer? Was it moving? Let us know in the comments section below.
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