Federer: Owe Alcaraz an Apology
<![CDATA[Roger Federer shares funny reason why he aims to apologize to Carlos Alcaraz.]]>
By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Photo credit: Carlos Alcaraz InstagramRoger Federer is not only a 20-time Grand Slam champion, he's an avid tennis fan.Federer says he's eager to see Carlos Alcaraz's Laver Cup debut this weekend for a couple of reasons. TN Q&A: Roger Federer on RF Collection and Best MatchThe Swiss Maestro met the media in Berlin today ahead of this weekend's Laver Cup showdown.
Federer said he's pumped to see the reigning Roland Garros and Wimbledon winner play in person—and joked he owes Alcaraz an apology.“I barely know Carlos Alcaraz so I’m really excited to see him play for the very first time,” said Federer. “I only practiced once with him at Wimbledon when he was still a junior, and then the next day, my coach said, ‘Do you want to warm up with him again?’"And I said, ‘No, it’s okay, I’d rather warm up with his coach, who was my generation, Juan Carlos Ferrero.’ I can apologize to Carlos this week."]]>
Chris Oddo. Chris Oddo is a freelance sportswriter, podcaster, blogger and social media marker who is a lead contributor to Tennisnow.com. He also writes for USOpen.org, Rolandgarros.com, BNPParibasOpen.com, TennisTV.com, WTAtennis.com and the official US Open program.
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