Roger Federer recalls hilarious moment a fan mistook him for ‘Mr Nadal’ and refused to take picture

Tennis great Roger Federer revealed a funny incident when a fan recently confused the legendary Swiss player for 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal. Federer sent tennis fans around the world into a frenzy by answering the questions on Twitter. Some fans asked about his rivalry with Rafael Nadal. The two greatest players were each other’s biggest rivals for almost 15 years but managed to maintain a friendly bond throughout their illustrious careers.

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In a virtual chat after a tennis fan asked Federer if he was ever mistaken for someone else, the 20-time Grand Slam champion recalled a recent incident in Formula 1 where a fan called him ‘Mr. Nadal’.

When Federer corrected him, the fan left without posing for a picture with the Swiss star. “Happened the other day in Formula 1. A man asked “Can I take a picture with you Mr. Nadal?” tweeted the Slam champion.

Happened the other day in Formula 1. A man asked “Can I take Mr. Nadal’s picture with you?”. I told him that I was not Mr. Nadal. He apologized and left without taking the picture. _ – Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) May 23, 2023

In December last year, Federer revealed an incident when he was denied entry to Wimbledon, the same Grand Slam tournament where he has won eight titles, the most by any player. The 20-time Grand Slam champion was stopped by a security guard for not having a membership card.

On an episode of The Daily Show, when host Trevor Noah asked him about the incident, the Swiss maestro said, “When you win Wimbledon, you automatically become a member. So, I’m like, “No, I don’t have my membership card but I’m a member and I’m just wondering where I can reach,” and he said, “Yeah, but you have to be a member.” I was like, “I’m going to ask you Asking again where can I come in”, and she said, “On the other side, but you have to be a member.”

When a player wins Wimbledon, he or she immediately becomes a member of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club (ALTEC), a feat Federer has accomplished eight times. “So, I see her one last time and I’m so sorry, I couldn’t believe it and still can’t believe I said that…and because I still feel bad about it. I Will looks at him and says, “I’ve won this tournament eight times. Please believe me, I’m a member!” he added. The 20-time Grand Slam champion’s most recent match was a doubles game with longtime friend and rival Rafael Nadal at the Laver Cup last year.