Roger Federer is a tennis superstar who attracts fans everywhere he goes. The 38-year-old is a significant attraction in tennis and is a favorite to win at every tournament he plays. The former world number one has won twenty Grand Slam titles, the most by a male player in history. Federer played in the Laver Cup this month and helped Team Europe win the cup for the third time running. He has recently confirmed that he will play an exhibition match in Colombia against Team Europe teammate Alexander Zverev.
Federer back in Colombia
The two players confirmed their participation by appearing together in a video to promote the match. In the video, Federer said he would be honored to play in Colombia for a second time and hoped to see the fans at the Movistar Arena. The exhibition match will take place on November 22nd. It will be Roger’s second exhibition in Colombia. The 38-year-old first match in the country was in the year 2012 against Jo-Wilfried Tsonga. The two players put up a memorable performance, and the Swiss player won the match. The fans in the arena were incredibly loud and supportive of Federer. The 20-time Grand Slam champion has admitted the arena was among the loudest he had ever played in, revealing that he had goosebumps during the match. In the video, Zverev said he looked forward to a similar atmosphere during their match.
La W te trae a 'Su Majestad' Roger Federer. Escucha W Radio y entérate cómo podrás ser parte de este gran evento el próximo 22 de noviembre. >> https://t.co/v9fANm45i2 pic.twitter.com/kQAQL9kTRk
— W Radio Colombia (@WRadioColombia) September 27, 2019
Federer vs. Zverev record
Now with the world number 3 returning to the country, fans are expected to turn up to see him in action against one of the most promising players in the game. The match has been billed as the present facing off against the future. The world No. 6 has been tipped to dominate the game once Federer retires. The two have met six times in their careers, with both players winning three times. They will be involved in several off-court activities in the build-up to the match.
Federer will also play an exhibition match in Argentina. The match will be held in Buenos Aires against Argentinian Juan Martin Del Potro. They are scheduled to play their match on November 20th after which the world No. 3 will play in Colombia. Before his matches in South America, The Swiss is expected to play at the Shanghai Masters in October. He is also scheduled to play at the ATP World Tour Finals which will take place from 10th-17th November at the O2 Arena in London.
Roger Federer’s ranking and performance in 2019
Ranked no.3, Federer played his last match on the 3rd of September when he lost to Grigor Dimitrov 3-6 6-4 3-6 6-4 6-2 in the quarter in U.S. Open.
This year the Swiss has a 43-7 win-loss record. The Swiss conquered 3 titles in 2019 in Dubai, in Miami and in Halle. Roger was the finalist in Indian Wells and in Wimbledon.
Alexander Zverev’s ranking and performance in 2019
Ranked no.6, the German played his last match on the 2nd of September when he had to bow to Diego Sebastian Schwartzman 3-6 6-2 6-4 6-3 in the 4th round in U.S. Open.
This year the German has a 32-18 win-loss record. Zverev clinched 1 title in Geneva. The German was the finalist in Acapulco.
Roger Federer and Alexander Zverev played each other 9 times. The head to head is 5-4 for Federer.
The last time that they fought against each other, Alexander Zverev won 7-5 7-65 in the semifinal in London in November 2018.
Roger Federer and Alexander Zverev |
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