Roger Federer returns to the court and crowns Jannik Sinner

Federer’s words

Not only Jannik Sinner starred in Shanghai. Roger Federer in fact è returned to the court for a doubles performance, alongside singer Eason Chan, against home idol Zhizhen Zhang and Olympic tennis volleyball champion Fan Zhendong.

The former world number one also spoke through social channels about the Chinese Masters 1000: "One can’hear the changing of the guard. Serena Williams retired, Murray retired, Rafa who è now close, Novak who had a very difficult year, but with winning the Olympic gold. He won what he always wanted, that elusive Olympic gold. For him è it was incredible to succeed".

"Sì, you feel that something is changing. I mean, Sinner and Alcaraz have won two Slams each. The’wave is really coming now, the changes are happening. They are constant, they are great to watch play".

"Seeing Alcaraz live at the Laver Cup in Berlin è was impressive. Wonderful player, I think a lot of people will enjoy watching him in the future“, concluded Federer.