Roger Federer wins hearts by meeting Dorothea, his 107-year-old Argentinian super fan

Tennis maestro Roger Federer is one of very few athletes who has a fan base around world and across all generations. From a small kid who has just picked up a racquet to grey-haired people, all of m call mselves as 'FedEx' supporters. It is primarily because of his behaviour on and off court besides his natural talent for game.

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During his recent five-country tour of South America, Federer saw ar example of his ardent fan following as he met one of his oldest fans rooting for him and fulfilled her dream of meeting legend. Doroa, who is a 107-year-old ly from Argentina, has been following him since he first slammed tennis ball on professional tour. When Federer turned a professional tennis player in 1998, she was 86. dressing Federer, Doroa said that she didn't watch any or program whenever he played a match.

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Doroa went on to share her experience of meeting with Roger Federer. She said that Swiss legend looked slightly different than he looked in photographs. She ded that he looked younger contrary to what general perception is w about him. ir meeting was one of glimpses from ESPN’s documentary ‘Roger Federer: Everywhere is Home’ which was released on Tuesday.

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Many fans like Doroa still believe that Federer is getting younger with even when it comes to playing game at highest level. Swiss legend has defied all odds despite rumours about his retirement starting a dece ago when his 41-match winning streak in US Open was broken by Juan Martin del Potro in final. Federer is expected to retire next year but with one of best players of all time, one can never say.

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