Tennis News : Roger Federer expressed emotional disappointment when he held an exhibition in South America, after he had to cancel the match against Alexander Zverev because of the riots that occurred in Bogota.
The spectators were full of enthusiasm in the stadium where the tickets were sold out, but Roger Federer and Zverev entered the field only to tell that the match could not be held. It became too disappointing for Federer because he disappointed his loyal fans.
“We warmed up, but everything started to go crazy,” Federer said.
“I think is this the best scenario? Because people have to go home and stay safe. When I know we shouldn’t compete, it makes us stressed and depressed. I feel a little disappointed. It won’t be as exciting as it should be. “
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“When I returned to the dressing room, I felt quite emotional.”
The exhibition event at the end of the 2019 season brought Federer and Zverev to Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Ecuador and Mexico. Even the match in Mexico broke the record after 42,517 spectators watched the match.
Despite the disappointment in Bogota, the other match went well.
“It was an extraordinary and amazing journey,” Federer added. “In every step we take, fans express their love for tennis and appreciate the experience they get.”
However, controversy arose when Federer returned to his home after the organizer in Colombia, Manuel Mate stated that fans would not get their money back instead of the ticket they bought. But Federer’s agent Tony Godsick moved quickly by convincing fans that Federer would compensate him in whatever form.
“Roger will compensate fans in Bogota. Our goal is that the match will be held next season. If it’s not possible, Roger will return his income and make sure fans get their money back from the tickets they bought, “explained Godsick.
“Our goal is to be present on the replacement date with tickets that have been purchased are still valid. Ideally if Roger is in the area. For example adjacent to the tournament in Miami. “
Some time ago, Roger Federer revealed about his dream as a child.
The world number 3 who won the 4th season in 2019 (Dubai, Miami, Halle and Basel), Federer said, “I remember when I was a growing and developing child, I always wanted to be a tennis player, to become the world number 1 might win Wimbledon. You dream it all, but you never thought that it would actually happen. “
