It was the 2017 US Open press convention the place just a little boy named Izyan Ahmad, who additionally goes by his nickname “Zizou” requested Swiss tennis icon Roger Federer if “he could please continue to play for eight, nine years so that Zizou could play him when he became a pro.”
Federer replied within the affirmative and Zizou would ask, “Is that a promise?” to which the 20 instances Grand Slam winner would reply, “Pinky promise.” Little did Zizou know that 5 years on from that press convention, Roger Federer would truly preserve his phrase to him.
In a video that has since received viral, it was proven that Ahmad was flown to Zurich for what he thought could be a coaching session and earlier than he might began, he was requested by an worker of the membership if he would love a selfie with the supervisor, who was a giant fan of Zizou.
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“Coach, he knew my name!” and “Talk about VIP” have been some early reactions a digital camera caught of Zizou. Soon, a girl arrived and she or he was sporting a shirt with Zizou’s face on it.
While all this was taking place, a giddy Roger Federer was watching his reactions behind the scenes.
After that, Zizou was escorted to the clay courtroom lined with youngsters who have been chanting his identify. Soon there was an announcement that proclaimed, “All the young people watching you playing finally against a worthy opponent. Here is your surprise.”
And then the massive reveal occurred as Roger Federer himself got here out from behind the curtains and Zizou’s held his arms over his mouth in disbelief earlier than he might utter, “Hi, Mr Federer.”
“Nice to see you. Roger! We made a promise, right? We’re going to play. Are you ready?” the eight-time Wimbledon winner stated as the 2 shook arms and hugged.
