Six-time Australian Open winner Roget Federer on Tuesday registered an extraordinary comeback during his quarter-final match against Tennys Sandgren, after being down and out at one stage. The legendary Tennis star was even handed a code violation for an "audible obsenity" by the umpire at one stage, following the line judge's complaint adding an edge to the clash.
While Federer was expected to bow out of the tournament at one stage during the clash after being down against Sandgren, he bounced back with aplomb stunning the world with his talent and dominance. Here is how the fans reacted to the prowess of the 38-year-old who carried on despite back pain:
Roger Federer is a stubborn old goat, isn’t he?
— David Law (@DavidLawTennis) January 28, 2020
A pleasure to behold #AusOpen
— Peter Lloyd (@prlloyd63) January 28, 2020
Federer can do anything!!
— Solomon Toffah (Léo) (@toffahsolomon) January 28, 2020
@rogerfederer wow!!
— DIEGO RM (@darem87) January 28, 2020
The saying is true - If Tennis was a religion, then Federer is God. :) @AustralianOpen @rogerfederer @TennisTV
— Mufaddal (@mufaddalzh) January 28, 2020
Roger Federer is amazing. I’m not an avid tennis player or follower, but I watch the majors, and this guy is hurt, 38 and still amazing!!!
— Chase (@NotDonnaBrazile) January 28, 2020
With @rogerfederer, it ain't over 'til it's over. You cannot just put a champion down.#RogerFederer #Warrior
— Dhonna Salazar (@Dhonna_Salazar) January 28, 2020
The excitement is certainly going to be uncontrollable following the stunning comeback, as a potential clash against Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal beckones.