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'What am I doing here?': Federer joins Alcaraz for Shanghai practice

The pair also watched the Shanghai final together
October 17, 2024
Roger Federer and Carlos Alcaraz hit the practice court in Shanghai.
Rolex Shanghai Masters
Roger Federer and Carlos Alcaraz hit the practice court in Shanghai. By ATP Staff

Roger Federer and Carlos Alcaraz never competed against one another on the ATP Tour, but now fans can see the next best thing. Last week at the Rolex Shanghai Masters, Federer joined the Spaniard for a special practice session that bridged the gap between two generations of greatness.

"What am I doing here?" Federer joked to the cameras as he made his grand entrance.

 

From the privacy of the practice courts, the 43-year-old showed he's still got game as he confidently traded baseline strokes with his 21-year-old sparring partner. The ATP Masters 1000 tournament's cameras documented the star-studded session, capturing footage as the players ripped forehands and backhands in a light workout.

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While a Lexus ATP Head2Head meeting between the pair remains a pipe dream, they did joke about playing a practice set while they wrapped up. Federer and Alcaraz also sat next to one another in the stands to watch the Shanghai singles final, with Jannik Sinner — who last week clinched ATP Year-End No. 1 presented by PIF honours — beating Novak Djokovic 7-6(4), 6-3.

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