The tennis player starred in a commercial for an Italian pasta brand, in which he fulfilled a promise made to a fan several years ago.
This Monday, Roger Federer He turned 41 years old and even though his return to the circuit was only in September, he returned to present himself on a court with a racket to fulfill a promise and surprise a fan.
recorded an advertisement for Barillathe Italian pasta brand, where to surprise Izyan Ahmed, better known as Zizouthe boy who went viral a few years ago on 2017 US Open. At that time, the Swiss boy asked to play another eight or nine years so he could face him in a match.
now, Ahmad He is one of the best sub-12 of USA and practice on John McEnroe Tennis Academy in Randall Island of New York. After he promised her that he would continue playing, Roger surprises him in this commercial where he keeps his word and makes Zizou happy.
Federerwhich does not appear in the ATP rankings, something that has happened to him for the first time since he arrived in professional tennis, has not played since the 2021 Wimbledon quarterfinals. Following that fight, he underwent his third knee surgery in 18 months.
However, he does not give up and plans to return to the circuit in September for the Laver Cup. He still has confidence that he can play a grand slam in 2023.
Video: Roger Federer surprises a fan
Source: Tycsports

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