Several tennis players commented on how it felt to meet their childhood idols back in the day. For , it was the 14-time Grand Slam winner . Federer and Sampras faced each other just once at 2001 Wimbledon, with the Swiss prevailing in a four-set fourth round match Playing Sampras at Wimbledon, that was a meet and greet on Centre Court.
And then of course meeting Rod Laver during the Australian Open, said Federer. For , its Federer himself. The two faced each other twice so far, at the Hopman Cup and at the Australian Open.
It was a very emotional practice session with him, the 20-year-old Greek said. The 23-time Major winner picked Monica Seles: She was so cool and meeting her was so nice and I still love it.
: It was always Martina Hingis. And the first time I met here I was shocked. ALSO READ: Rafael Nadal: Worse players than David Ferrer won a Grand Slam title
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