Alexander Zverev calls Roger Federer 'old' in hilarious banter

Alexander Zverev referred to Roger Federer as 'old' while analysing how the upcoming 2020 season could turn out to be. However, the 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 brothers Mike and Bob in a doubles tie. Federer registered a win against Zverev in the singles match.

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In Hangzhou, during a press conference, the German international was asked about winning a Grand Slam title next year. He stated that maybe there will be a new Grand Slam champion next year or maybe the old guys will win them all again next year. By old guys, Zverev was referring to Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak 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 the Swiss international is old and he said sorry.

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A video went viral from the doubles’ match between the Bryan brothers and Federer and Alexander Zverev. In that video, Alexander Zverev missed an easy volley during their 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 them were seen laughing about the incident.

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