Yoshihito Nishioka picks Roger Federer as this Pokemon
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Japanese star Yoshihito Nishioka played an interesting game to honor the 25th anniversary of Pokemon Red and Green’s release in Japan.
As are many Japanese, Nishioka is an avid Pokemon card collector and owns over a few thousand cards, including some rare ones. He even compared Swiss maestro Roger Federer to a popular Pokemon.
In the game, the host gave Nishioka names of a few fan-favorite Pokemons, and Nishioka had to choose which tennis player each Pokemon was.
Which Pokemon is Roger Federer?
Nishioka was asked the name of various Pokemon like Charizard, Squirtle, Gengar, the host asked Nishioka to pick a tennis star for Pikachu.
The Japanese spoke about how Pikachu was the most popular and loved Pokemon across the world. And to pick, Nishioka chose 20-time grand slam champion Roger Federer as the Pikachu of men’s tennis as he considers him the most famous player of the ATP Tour.
“For sure, it’s going to be Roger. I think men’s tennis most famous player is Roger Federer. … everyone knows Pikachu so Roger, yeah,” said Nishioka.
Federer is probably the most love athlete on tour since his debut in 1998. He has been the star attraction for tennis fans across the globe and has popularised the sport through his inspiring journey.
After more than a year being sidelined with injury, the Swiss champion will make a return on the tour at the Qatar Open in Doha next week.
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