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Federer opted for â„– 1 for all time 

Federer opted for â„– 1 for all time

2.11.2011


Winner of 16 Grand Slam titles Roger Federer received another recognition for their great achievements in tennis over the last decade. Yesterday in his hometown of Basel, Roger was named the best player to ever participate in local tournaments in the hall, taking place at the moment.
Director Roger Brenuold race gave 30-year-old Federer special trophy representing the names of other great players who participated in the tournament, in stylized form the number "1" in honor of this particular No. 4-ranked Federer, who garnered 78.5 percent of the votes. Second in the poll held among nearly 40 000 people remained champion from 2009 and â„– 1 in the world right now Novak Djokovic.
"Everyone knows how much it meant for me this tournament. Long I had not seen so many people in Switzerland to vote on the sports award. I'm very happy that the interest is so great," said Roger himself in obtaining the award.
"Perhaps not so surprisingly strong that it is I am honored to win this award. However, I record tournament titles, and also Basel is my hometown.
However, it is my great pleasure and I want to thank the Swiss fans. Mr. Brenuold has done a great job, was a very emotional moment, "added Federer happy to win the tournament four times in the series 500 in the ATP Basel.
Today, Roger Federer will play their second game in this year's race after the first round to deal with Poteat Starace. Swiss rival on the way to 41 and win the tournament will be Finn Jarkko Nieminen. Dvubo



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