Roger Federer reacts to "surprise" meeting with Venus and Serena Williams at Miami GP
Swiss Maestro Roger Federer recently reacted positively to his reunion with Venus and Serena Williams at the Formula One Miami Grand Prix on Sunday, May 7.
Pictures of the tennis legends together took the internet by storm after the race. Federer also met Juan Martin del Potro at the Miami GP.
While speaking with Sky Sports at the venue, the 20-time Grand Slam champion revealed that it was his third time attending a Formula One race after Abu Dhabi in 2016 and Barcelona in 2022. He also mentioned that he has had more time for recreational activities since his retirement last year.
“It’s great fun to be back, having finally a bit of time to do things like this as well,” said Federer.
Miami Open later posted the picture of Roger Federer, Venus Williams and Serena Williams, who have 50 singles Grand Slam titles between them, on their social media page, calling them "tennis royalty". Roger Federer shared the same photo via his Instagram story, calling his meeting with Venus and Serena Williams a 'nice surprise.'
“A nice surprise,” he captioned the image.
Federer also met the musical trio, The Jonas Brothers, on the F1 grid. He was later pictured with his wife Mirka and their four kids at the Paddock ahead of the race.
Roger Federer hopes to see Nadal and Djokovic return for the 2023 French Open
Roger Federer recently admitted that a French Open without his great rival and friend, Rafael Nadal, would be “brutal.” He also expressed concern for Novak Djokovic, saying that he hoped the Serb would be “strong” for the clay Slam.
"It would be brutal, yes. That would be tough for tennis if Rafa wasn’t gonna be there," Federer said. "I still hope so. I saw he pulled out of Rome so I wish him the best. And then obviously Novak also hasn’t played that much so I hope he is going to be strong as well.”
The 41-year-old also mentioned that he was excited about the tournament and would definitely be watching it.
"And then obviously all the young guys coming through as well. I'll be watching, that's for sure," he added.
Rafael Nadal has been absent from the ATP tour since sustaining a hip injury at the Australian Open. The 'King of Clay' hasn't featured in the European clay-swing at all so far.
Nadal recently withdrew from the 2023 Italian Open as well, which has cast a doubt on his participation at Roland Garros.
Novak Djokovic, on the other hand, has been struggling with an elbow injury since the 2023 Monte-Carlo Masters, and missed the Madrid Masters because of that. However, the World No. 1 is scheduled to compete in Rome this week.