17 time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer is officially out of the Australian Open after a third round defeat at the hands of Italy’s Andreas Seppi. This is the first time that Federer has failed to reach the semi-finals of the competition since 2003 in Melbourne Park.
Like it or not, the defeat did come across as a massive shock, particularly after he lifted his 83rd career title at the Brisbane International recently. That being said, some claim that there were evident signs of his form entering a downward spiral, particularly after he dropped a set against Simone Bolelli in the opening round.
But kudos to Andreas Seppi as well, who was sensational throughout the round despite going up against a player of Federer’s calibre at the Centre Court; something that even he admitted was a privilege.
And Twitter as usual, produced several stunning response, from fans and critics alike!
Just when I was all excited for the long weekend,someone has to rob me off the happiness.
Who the hell is #AndreasSeppi #AustralianOpen— She Was Regal (@marasim135) January 23, 2015
kicking Roger Federer out of the Australian Open must be a trophy its self cc @SportsAlert_
— Maya Ntomboxolo Mokoena (@maya_mokoena) January 23, 2015
@rogerfederer our beloved Maestro! You are always the best! the loss doesn't matter, always proud of you! take care of yourself and family!
— Natalia Zavarzina (@NZavarzina) January 23, 2015
Please see this @rogerfederer pic.twitter.com/IoO0MA8Fba
— Catherine 12 ❤ 8 ♡ (@cathpat0108) January 23, 2015
. @rogerfederer Fans RIght Now! pic.twitter.com/dlKmtJFnSH
— Howdy Tennis (@HowdyTennis) January 23, 2015
Keep calm and carry on #FedFamily !! @rogerfederer love you Rog !! pic.twitter.com/9b2tBF30bb
— Rogiii ❤#20 (@micikeyn) January 23, 2015
Come on Fed!!!!! @rogerfederer #AustralianOpen
— lindsey vonn (@lindseyvonn) January 23, 2015
Gutted & shocked by #Federer losing today.Times like this to not forget the unsurpassed achievements of @rogerfederer Hope for better times.
— Darren Bryant (@Admiral_Aubrey) January 23, 2015
I know @rogerfederer you always come back stronger whenever did it you will come back stronger and WIN GS AGAIN pic.twitter.com/wAC243lm3U
— Jen lee (@JenNypatissier) January 23, 2015
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