‘Roger Federer’s Career Has Followed a Similarly Amazing Arc’: Former ATP World No. 8 Once Made a Riveting Comparison to Notorious WWE Legend

The greatest legacy a person can leave for future generations is their life’s work, and Roger Federer has thus solidified his status as one of the greatest ever to step foot on a tennis court. Following Serena Williams, the 20-time Grand Slam champion announced his retirement from competitive tennis, leaving the tennis world in deep sorrow.

He announced that the Laver Cup 2022 would be his last competition. Interestingly, while discussing Federer’s career, which the world is currently reminiscing with gratitude, a tennis great once compared Shawn Michaels, a WWE superstar, to King Roger.

In 2016, American Tennis Star, John Isner penned an article for The Player Tribune. Notably, Isner drew a noteworthy parallel to Federer in his article, as he mentioned that he has been a pro wrestling fan since he was a little kid. The comparisons between HBK and Federer are as follows:

“In the first, he was this young guy full of swagger, the most talented guy around — maybe the purest talent that wrestling has ever seen. And based on that talent, he won championship after championship. But Shawn’s second era, which came later in his career, was just as impressive: He matured, he stayed at or near the top of the card and he put on matches that were as memorable as ever.”

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“Roger’s career has followed a similar — and similarly amazing — arc. He had his run on top as (in my book) the greatest player ever. But he’s also had a second run, this extended prime, which is really just as jaw-dropping. The way he’s out there, still an elite player, competing for — and even winning — slams into his 30s … it’s unbelievable [H/T: TennisWorld]”

Isner claims that Roger Federer enjoys watching WWE

Well, it seems logical that WWE legend and The Swiss Maestro have some similarities, as Isner also revealed, in a stunning statement, that The Ace of Tennis likes to watch WWE.

In his words, “ Oh, and this might surprise you, but Roger loves WWE. Loves it. He keeps tabs on the storylines. He goes online, goes on the WWE Network, and watches it. We’ll pass each other in the locker room, and Roger will give me the ol’ “You Can’t See Me” hand in front of the face, and shout, “John Cena, baby!” He’ll do the whole Randy Orton “Viper” deal. Honestly, he knows it all. It’s hilarious.[H/T: The Big Lead]”

Meanwhile, WWE fan Federer still has one more competition to perform in just before putting up his boots forever. Next week, when the GOAT competes in the Laver Cup, the entire world will send him farewell wishes.

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