Roger Federer is set to return to China, where he will be recognized as an Icon Athlete at the 2023 Shanghai Masters. The prestigious tennis tournament resumed on May 8, 2023 after a three-year hiatus due to the global pandemic and China’s strict policies on social gatherings. Federer, a two-time former champion of the Shanghai Masters, is looking forward to his return to Shanghai in October.
Shanghai Masters returns
The Shanghai Masters is an ATP Masters 1000 tournament and one of the most important events in tennis. Following a prolonged absence of three consecutive years due to the pandemic and the country’s strict policies on social gatherings, the event is being played in China since 2019 for the first time. During his upcoming return to Shanghai, Federer will be honored with the title of Icon Athlete of the tournament.
Roger Federer’s past achievements in Shanghai
Federer has had great success in the Shanghai Masters, winning the prestigious tournament in 2006 and 2007. The former World No. 1 shared his enthusiasm for the 2023 tournament, stating that he was excited to be named Icon Athlete and looking forward to seeing everyone in October.
Recent appearances and other interests
Aside from tennis, Federer has shown interest in other sports, such as Formula 1 racing. He recently attended the F1 Miami Grand Prix where he met with sports stars such as Juan Martin del Potro, the Jonas Brothers, and the Williams sisters, Serena and Venus. Miami holds significant importance to Federer, as he won the ATP 1000 Masters Miami tournament in 2019 when it relocated from Key Biscayne to the Hard Rock Stadium. This victory was also the final major tournament win of his career.
