Basel stadium renamed: Roger Federer Arena

joeri888

G.O.A.T.
Basel to rename venue as Roger Federer Arena

BASEL, Switzerland (AP)—Roger Federer’s birthplace will rename its international tennis venue for its most famous sporting son.

Basel sports director Peter Howald said on Monday that St. Jakobshalle will be called Roger Federer Arena following a planned renovation.

Howald said the city had discussed ways of honoring the new French Open champion, who completed a career Grand Slam and tied Pete Sampras’ record of 14 major singles titles with his victory Sunday at Roland Garros.

Federer is a three-time defending champion of the Swiss Indoors tournament at St. Jakobshalle. He is scheduled to defend his title Nov. 2-8.

source: tennis.com
 

joeri888

G.O.A.T.
I actually think this will mean a great deal to Roger. It's his home soil, he was a ballboy there, won the title there and now it's named after him. I think it doesn't get much sweeter that that, unless they name Wimbledon centre court after you;)
 

malakas

Banned
On the contrary it's even delayed!He had to win 14 to honour him in Basel?!!?

But would be funny to play in Roger Federer stadium!:mrgreen:
 

Blinkism

Legend
That's weird... he's not even retired.
Oh well, it'll be funny to see Roger Federer win the title in Roger Federer stadium!
 

DarthFed

Hall of Fame
This is really cool...if not a tad early...

Eventually him and Sampras need GS stadiums named after them
 

theduh

Semi-Pro
This is really cool...if not a tad early...

Eventually him and Sampras need GS stadiums named after them

Well if Switzerland will get a GS or Masters level tournament (Not sure if this will happen) I'm 100% certain that the main court will be named after him.
 

tacou

G.O.A.T.
not to sound like a broken record but yeah, a little early, but definitely deserved I'm sure a very meaningful gesture to Roger.
 
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Deleted member 743561

Guest
What the... this was a thing eight years ago?

Ah, well. Five more Basel titles tucked away in the meanwhile. :) Good things come to those who wait!
 
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