The Way Roger Federer Surprises This Young Tennis Player Will Make Your Day
This is why Roger Federer will always be my favorite tennis player. It began five years ago, when young Izyan Ahmad challenged Federer to a match during a U.S. Open…

LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 14: Roger Federer of Switzerland plays a backhand in his Men’s Singles final against Novak Djokovic of Serbia during Day thirteen of The Championships – Wimbledon 2019 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 14, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)
This is why Roger Federer will always be my favorite tennis player.
It began five years ago, when young Izyan Ahmad challenged Federer to a match during a U.S. Open press conference. Ahmad, known to his fans as "Zizou," got the surprise of his life recently when Federer made good on his promise to play him.
The surprise was made possible by one of Federer's sponsors, Barilla.




