At the 2024 Shanghai Masters final, tennis legends Roger Federer and Carlos Alcaraz were seen watching the match together as Jannik Sinner secured a dominant victory over Novak Djokovic, winning 7-6 (4), 6-3. This win not only highlighted Sinner’s remarkable form but also denied Djokovic his 100th career title. Sinner, currently poised to end the season as the world number one, has proven to be a difficult opponent for Djokovic, winning four out of their last five encounters.
Federer and Alcaraz’s presence sparked interest, especially given their shared affiliation with Rolex, the event’s sponsor. The two have had few public interactions, but their association with the luxury watch brand and their involvement in tennis’ top-tier events brought them together at the tournament. Alcaraz stayed on after his earlier quarter-final exit, partly due to his upcoming participation in the Six Kings Slam in Saudi Arabia, where he will compete alongside Djokovic and Sinner.
Federer expressed enthusiasm about spending time with Alcaraz, revealing a humorous anecdote from a previous Wimbledon practice session where he chose to warm up with Alcaraz’s coach, Juan Carlos Ferrero, rather than the young star himself .
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