He is inarguably the best athlete of all time however what makes Roger Federer, a reverred sportsperson, a legend is his “warmth and care” for colleagues, that even touched Indian lawn tennis ace Sania Mirza’s life on one or two of occasions.
In her life story ‘Ace against Odds’, Mirza mentions concerning 2 separate incidents once the 17-time slam singles champion inquired concerning her well-being once she was dragged into excess controversies, and a screaming episode involving her ally and also the Swiss.
In 2008, a case was registered against Sania for allegedly disrespecting Indian allegory together with her feet up within the players’ box whereas observation associate Rohan Bopanna play.
Sania remembers in her book: “When the case was filed against Maine for alleged disrespect to the allegory, Roger Federer was among 1st to inquire concerning true and welfare once I reached Melbourne for the Australian Open.”
That wasn't the sole time Federer inquired concerning Sania’s well-being, as he did a similar once the 26/11 terror attack in city.
Sania writes: “He (Federer) conjointly stunned Maine several months later with a message of concern once city was tragically affected by terrorist attacks on Gregorian calendar month twenty six, 2008. i feel this is often what makes Roger terribly, terribly special as a result of with the exception of being a legend, a genius and also the greatest ever exponent of his craft, he remains heat, caring, accessible, untouched by fame, and an intensive gentleman.”
While these were one or two of touching gestures, there was a screaming incident that indirectly concerned Federer.
During the 2007 suburb, Sania was joined by her childhood friend Rucha Naik and a funny incident occurred.
Sania lovingly remembers that in her book.
“My ally from college, Rucha Naik, had joined Maine for the grass court season in England and it had been fun to own her around. She was graduating with a degree in fashion promoting from the University of Lancaster. Rucha was no sports enthusiast and had little interest or information of lawn tennis, however she was a lover, I darling and cared for. maybe that’s why she is one amongst my best friends.
“I cannot forget the primary time she came into the Players’ Lounge at the suburb. Roger Federer walked upto our table at some purpose and joked with Maine.
“What is that this guy’s name and United Nations agency will he assume he is?” Rucha aforesaid rather indignantly as shortly as Roger had left the table,” Sania recollects.
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