Roger Federer - money back to the fans in Colombia
After the fight between Roger Federer and Alexander Zverev in Colombia did not come about, the Swiss is planning a performance in the coming year. If this fails, Federer would make sure that the entrance fee is refunded to the fans.
by tennisnet.com
last edit: Nov 27, 2019, 02:36 pm
The South American tour by Roger Federer and Alexander Zverev has met with a very positive response. In Mexico City alone, more than 42,000 fans followed the show battle between the 20-times major winner from Switzerland and the German number one. Only in Colombia, there were problems: Due to a curfew Federer and Zverev could not play, the fans left disappointed.
Federer wants to make up for this unusual match as early as next spring, as Tony Godsick, the manager of the 38-year-old Basel operator, told Swiss Tagesanzeiger. After the ATP Masters 1000 tournament in Miami, after which most players are already preparing for the European clay court season. Although Federer will contest one, two tournaments in front of the French Open on Ashes in 2020, but probably only just before the start of Roland Garros.
Godsick continues: "Roger will compensate the fans in Bogota. Our goal is to match the match next year. If that's not possible, Roger will return his fee and make sure the fans get their ticket back. "