Roger Federer is making a comeback to the court at the 2024 Shanghai Masters after retiring from professional tennis over two years ago. Tennis is thriving with stars like Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, who have shared all four Grand Slam titles this year, while Novak Djokovic remains a formidable presence on the scene. Yet, fans still long for Federer, whose graceful playstyle made him beloved around the world.
Federer was part of an era many consider the best in tennis history. Alongside Rafael Nadal and Djokovic, he dominated the sport while Andy Murray and Stan Wawrinka also claimed Grand Slam victories during that time. Many other talented players struggled to win major tournaments due to such fierce competition; Richard Gasquet, for example, reached Wimbledon semifinals twice but never clinched a title.
Memories of epic battles between Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic bring nostalgia to fans as Nadal prepares to retire after November’s Davis Cup Finals. There’s speculation that Federer might attend Spain’s matches at the Finals to bid farewell to his friend Nadal. The two share a close bond off-court and even played doubles together in Federer’s last match at Laver Cup.
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Federer’s Return: A Special Event
Currently in Shanghai for one of this year’s final ATP Masters-1000 tournaments, Federer has fond memories here having won titles in 2014 and 2017. He arrived on Tuesday greeted by enthusiastic fans eager for autographs—a smoother experience than when Djokovic missed meeting fans at an airport in China.
Fans think it’s cool seeing legends like Federer back on court again because it keeps tennis exciting!
Last year saw him honored with an icon athlete award during an on-court ceremony celebrating his illustrious career contributions to tennis greatness. Though he occasionally attends tournaments like Wimbledon or US Open just as a spectator now—this time is different; he’s playing again!
On October 11th comes something unique—a celebrity doubles match featuring not only China’s top-ranked male player Zhizhen Zhang but also Olympic gold medalist Fan Zhendong from table tennis fame alongside retired table tennis star Wang Liquin plus pop music sensation Eason Chan! This unusual mix promises excitement beyond typical charity exhibitions usually involving fellow pro players alone.
Shanghai spectators are thrilled about seeing their hero back where he belongs—even if only briefly—as keeping iconic figures visible benefits everyone involved within sports culture worldwide especially someone as legendary globally renowned throughout history such as Roger himself!
What do you think about Federer’s return? Are you excited?
