The seven-time Major champion also claimed the result was irrelevant to Federer, with the weekend being a celebration of his career rather than an emphasis on whether he won or lost. “They’re rivals, you know, in a very unique situation that we’re all fortunate enough to be in,” he said of Sock and Tiafoe. “It’s like an incredible moment for our sport. I mean, the good news is that if they win, they’re not going to be bad either. That’s what I’m thinking about celebrating what Roger has accomplished and ending it and hoping he doesn’t hurt himself. “Whether he wins or loses, I think it’s beside the point.”
