There is a reason Roger Federer is referred to as the GOAT. A record 20 Grand Slam singles titles, including a staggering 8 Wimbledon triumphs, speak volumes about the player’s mojo.
Now, let us ask you a simple question. What do you do when you meet a man of similar stature? You have a fanboy/girl moment.
And when Roger Federer took the court for his country, Switzerland, in the Hopman Cup mixed double’s match, 23-year-old Maria Sakkari just had the moment of her life. Sakkari who teamed up with Stefanos Tsitsipas to represent her country Greece was facing Federer and his partner Belinda Bencic in the tie.
Though it was Sakkari’s return of Federer’s serve which completed an emphatic victory for Greece, the young woman was in complete awe of Roger. The glow was almost visible on her face as she shook hands with the all-time great.
Speaking in an interview after the match, Sakkari revealed how euphoric she felt. However, after completing her business on the mic, she realized that Federer had left a towel on his bench. She went onto pick up the towel and make it hers, giving the crowd a moment to cheer.
You can watch the video here:
What a night for Team Greece 👏
Listen to @StefTsitsipas and @mariasakkari following their big win. #HopmanCup pic.twitter.com/ffH2Cpi6pr
— Hopman Cup (@hopmancup) January 3, 2019
Not only the hundreds in attendance but the Netizens loved her act too.
Maria really starstruck with Federer. She even took his towel! Sweet girl.
— Patrick (@PatrickBatem) January 3, 2019
when Maria stole Roger's towel… so damn cute 😂
— 𝔗𝔥𝔢 ℜ𝔢𝔞𝔩 𝔖𝔩𝔦𝔪 𝔖𝔥𝔞𝔡𝔶 💯 + 3️⃣ (@nirupam89) January 5, 2019
How cute is this😄
— phil d (@Dphil82) January 3, 2019
You just have to love this interview! 🇬🇷😁🎾😁
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) January 3, 2019
Come on, we don’t blame the youngster. It’s Roger Federer goddamnit!