Twenty-time Grand Slam winner Roger Federer has rewritten the sports history books. The way he controls the tennis court is remarkable. There are certain achievements in the game that seem unmatched. He was number one in the world for 237 consecutive weeks.
Over the years, the Swiss ace has been known for his calm demeanor on and off court. However, there was one instance where Federer lost his temper and used an offensive word during a game. It was a rare case in which the eight-time Wimbledon winner allowed his emotions to get the better of him.
Roger Federer loses his temper and uses an offensive word
During his semi-final against Andy Murray at the 2013 Australian Open, Roger used the “F-Bomb” towards the end of the second set against his opponent and can be seen in the video. The match ended with Federer’s loss in five sets. Andy lost in the final to Serbian Novak Djokovic.
Coming to the current date, Roger has decided to skip the Australian Open this year. After two knee surgeries in 2020, Roger has not fully recovered in time for the first Major of 2021. The Swiss superstar has not played competitive tennis since his loss in the semi-finals at the Open d ‘ Australia 2020.
On the flip side, Andy was eager to be part of this year’s Australian Open, but was infected with the COVID-19 virus. Tennis Australia has made a 14-day quarantine period mandatory for players before they can walk on the training grounds. Due to this policy, Andy is not making the first major for the new season.
Also read: What does Roger Federer need to do to dominate the sport after his return?
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