Le Thu, a lucky fan who met Federer in Hoi An City, told Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper that the tennis star’s family is staying at a prestigious 5-star hotel in the popular tourist city.
Thu recalled her interactions with Federer’s family during breakfast and on the hotel’s tennis court, describing them as exceptionally friendly.
Federer, accompanied by his wife and four children, exuded warmth and approachability, impressing all those around them.
Numerous photos of Federer graciously posing with fans on a tennis court in Hoi An on Sunday also surfaced on social media, generating considerable excitement among Vietnamese tennis enthusiasts.
This marks Federer’s first visit to Vietnam.
In February, he and his family embarked on a leisurely trip to Thailand.
Roger Federer stands as one of the greatest players in tennis history, amassing an impressive tally of 20 Grand Slam titles throughout his illustrious career.
He clinched six ATP World Tour Finals titles and secured an Olympic gold medal in 2008.
The 42-year-old tennis icon reigned at the top of the men’s tennis rankings for an astonishing 310 weeks, including an uninterrupted span of 237 weeks.
In September 2022, Federer announced his retirement from tennis, marking the end of a remarkable on-court career.
Widely praised for his gentlemanly demeanor on the tennis court, Federer maintains an unblemished reputation off the court, boasting a legion of devoted fans drawn to his exemplary conduct and minimal controversy.
