Roger Federer: The Greatest in Tsitsipas’ Eyes
For Stefanos Tsitsipas, greatness has a name — Roger Federer.
It’s not just about the titles, the elegance, or the records. For Stefanos, Roger represents something deeper. In interviews and heartfelt moments, Tsitsipas has openly called Federer the “greatest” — not just of all time, but the one who made him fall in love with tennis.
Growing up, Tsitsipas didn’t just admire Federer’s game — he studied it. The one-handed backhand. The graceful footwork. The calm under pressure. It was like watching poetry in motion, and young Stefanos was captivated.
Even as Tsitsipas climbed the ranks and faced Federer on court, the respect never faded. Beating your idol is one thing. But honoring them publicly, while competing at the top, is something else entirely.
In a sport filled with giants, Federer stood the tallest for Tsitsipas — not just as a champion, but as the reason he picked up a racket in the first place.
Because sometimes, the greatest legacy isn’t the trophies — it’s the inspiration.