Roger Federer has mesmerized the tennis community (and beyond) after he won an incredible title at the recent Australian Open. After this title, Roger has consolidated his “leadership” as the most admired tennis player in the world. The organizations of tennis tournaments know very well that Roger is a fantastic boost for them in terms of audience and they are elated when he blesses them with his magnetic presence. Roger has won the tournament in Miami back in 2005 and 2006.
What happened in Miami
Roger has often skipped Miami where the conditions are not great for him to favor Indian Wells. This year, the Swiss sensation decided to play the ATP1000 in Key Biscayne, and the organization has decided to highlight his participation by putting him (and Serena) at the forefront of their promotional poster.
The decision to do that has been criticized because the world no.1 Andy Murray and world no.2 Novak Djokovic have been put in the “3rd row”.
You may argue that Roger and Serena are the world no.1 in the Year to Date rankings, or they lead the other players in terms of slams, but Andy’s fans may still have ground to complain.
Right or wrong?
Now presenting your 2017 Miami Open lineup featuring…
+ many more: https://t.co/zknm7sNVus pic.twitter.com/po2WeVt1PJ
— Miami Open (@MiamiOpen) February 7, 2017
@E5C4P366 @rogerfederer Rankings, like age, are just a number sometimes 😉
— Miami Open (@MiamiOpen) February 7, 2017
@MiamiOpen @ATPWorldTour @WTA You are the one saying rankings is just a number… It’s a strange comment to make
— Chantal (@chantalvveen) February 7, 2017
@MiamiOpen Someone had to work hard for that “just number”, you know? That was a truly disrespectful thing to say, especially from this acc.
— Mauay (@Mauay1) February 8, 2017
@MiamiOpen @andy_murray You are SOOoooo out of date and out of order for not keeping up. Andy Murray is the world #1, change the banner.
— Sallydaisy (@SallyDaisy10is) February 7, 2017
@MiamiOpen This is so wrong on many levels.Disrespectful to players. You have faves yes but players work hard for their rankings
— Marcia Jackson (@donnakayjay) February 7, 2017
Check the @MiamiOpen TL and try to guess their favourite player. Is there a tournament left who at least pretends to be unbiased? 😂😂😂
— Yolita* (@Yolitatennis) February 7, 2017
@MiamiOpen I’m sorry but I think your poster shows a complete lack of respect to Andy.
— Lynne (@LindyRed) February 7, 2017
Is it right to put Roger at the forefront?
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WHEN ROGER WON MIAMI IN 2006 (against his current coach)
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