WATCH: Roger Federer gets swamped by fans as he arrives in Shanghai for a special tribute at the Masters event

Shanghai is all set to honor Roger Federer with the Iconic Athlete Award.

WATCH: Roger Federer gets swamped by fans as he arrives in Shanghai for a special tribute at the Masters event

Roger Federer swamped by fans at the Shanghai Airport. (Screengrab from a YouTube video)

A year after his retirement Roger Federer still keeps showing up in almost all the tournaments taking place, as he now showed up at the Rolex Shanghai Masters. No matter who will be playing, the Swiss star will be there to be the center of attraction. Earlier, Roger was seen attending the matches at Wimbledon. He was also seen supporting Team Europe in the Laver Cup in Canada as well.

Now, the 20-time Grand Slam Champion, Roger Federer arrived in Shanghai as he will be honored by the ‘Icon Athlete’ award. He expressed his desire to receive the honor during the ongoing Shanghai Masters. So, it was expected that the fans would be ready with their flashing cameras to get a shot with one of the greats.

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Roger Federer has also won the Shanghai Masters twice in his career in 2014 and 2017. Now, he will once again return to the arena. But, this time, to receive the prestigious ‘Icon Athlete’ award. The Swiss legend was in Japan enjoying a family vacation before arriving in Shanghai.

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Upon his arrival at the Shanghai airport, Federer was swamped by the fans. A clip has gone viral, also showing the smile of the Swiss legend while receiving such overwhelming support.

The tournament Director, Michael Luevano talked about creating an international Icon Athlete to honor. So, to pay tribute to perhaps the greatest tennis player ever became obvious. He was also there to welcome Federer at the airport.

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Roger Federer is all set to receive the ‘Icon Athlete’ honor. The officials and authorities of the Shanghai Masters Tournament will present to him on Friday, 13th October. The tournament director mentioned how it would be a visually and emotionally appealing ceremony attended by other celebrity guests as well.

Roger Federer is set to receive the Iconic Athlete Award in Shanghai.
Roger Federer (via, Tennis- Infinity.com)

The Director, Michael Luevano also stated how the fans would get enough time to get his signed autographs and listen to him talk and address his fans in Shanghai. He also added how this would mark a new beginning for the Shanghai Masters tournament.

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