Three years after stepping away from the roar of packed stadiums, Roger Federer remains a presence the tennis world just can’t let go of. The UTS London Grand Final at the Copper Box Arena with round-robin action, where the night’s biggest shock came in the final session, as Francisco Cerúndolo stunned Casper Ruud in a wild Sudden Death finish. And after pulling off the upset, Cerúndolo revealed his next wish.

He wants a shot at playing Roger Federer.

Just hours earlier, Cerúndolo was asked if there was a retired player he’d love to see compete in UTS, or face himself in the format, who would he choose to play against? The Argentine, fresh off his Hong Kong title seven weeks ago and still undefeated in UTS play, didn’t hesitate. “Yeah, I would choose Roger Federer,” he said.

Francisco

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