Watch: Throwback to Roger Federer's emotional win at the 2019 Swiss indoors
Roger Federer recently announced that he will be participating in the 2022 Swiss Indoors using a protected ranking. The event was last held in 2019, when Federer emerged victorious for the 10th time and broke into tears during the presentation ceremony.
Not a dry eye in the house 😥
@rogerfederer's last visit to Basel ended with the trophy and a lot of emotion.... https://t.co/62SC9DBRGL
Roger Federer did not drop a single set en route to his 10th title in the Swiss city in front of his home fans. He beat Stefanos Tsitsipas in the semifinals and Alex De Minaur in the title clash, both in straight sets.
He also became the first player in ATP history to win 10 titles in tournaments on two different surfaces, having also done so at Halle, which is played on grasscourt.
Federer's record in Basel currently stands at 75-9, including 24 consecutive wins on center court.
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"Statistically, Rafael Nadal, but the way he did it, a lot of people would say Roger Federer" - Ronnie O'Sullivan on the GOAT debate
With Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic tied for 20 Slams and Rafael Nadal just one ahead, the debate as to who is the greatest player of all time will rage on for several more years.
Snooker legend Ronnie O'Sullivan gave his two cents on the matter, saying that statistically, Nadal would have to be considered the GOAT. But at the same time, he stressed that from a stylistic point of view, Federer had the edge.
"Who is the greatest of all time? Statistically, you would say Nadal, but the way he did it, a lot of people would say Federer is the greatest of all time. So it depends on how you want to judge it, I suppose," he added.
Federer and Nadal are both currently nursing injuries. The Spaniard is expected to return at the Madrid Open, having missed the events at Monte-Carlo and Barcelona. The 40-year-old Swiss, on the other hand, is unlikely to play competitive tennis until after Wimbledon.
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