Alexander Zverev calls Roger Federer 'old' in hilarious banter

Alexander Zverev referred to Roger Federer as 'old' while analysing how upcoming 2020 season could turn out to be. However, 22-year-old reversed his comments as Roger Federer was sitting right beside him. Roger Federer and Alexander Zverev competed in two matches of an exhibition tournament. Federer and Zverev recorded a loss against Bryan brors Mike and Bob in a doubles tie. Federer registered a win against Zverev in singles match.

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In Hangzhou, during a press conference, German international was asked about winning a Grand Slam title next year. He stated that maybe re will be a new Grand Slam champion next year or maybe old guys will win m all again next year. By old guys, Zverev was referring to Federer, Rafael Nadal and vak Djokovic.

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Zverev apologises to Federer

However, Alexander Zverev apologised after remembering one of those legends was sitting next to him. Turning his face toward Roger Federer, Zverev stated that he didn’t mean to say that Swiss international is old and he said sorry.

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A video went viral from doubles’ match between Bryan brors and Federer and Alexander Zverev. In that video, Alexander Zverev missed an easy volley during ir playful practice. Federer immediately hit Zverev with a ball in a funny way. He casually just hits him with a ball thrice in a joking way and both of m were seen laughing about incident.

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