Murray Playfully Reflects: “Federer Could Have Been an Even Bigger Star” If…
The Swiss legend holds a 14-11 edge in their Lexus ATP Head2Head encounters against the British star.
October 15, 2025
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Roger Federer was present at the Rolex Shanghai Masters last week.
By ATP Staff
Though Roger Federer has retired from the ATP Tour, the Swiss virtuoso’s graceful serve continues to capture attention and a sprinkle of friendly ribbing. Just the other day, Federer shared a video on Instagram featuring his signature serve, still exuding elegance on the court. But his longtime rival had a witty remark ready.
Enter Andy Murray.
Always up for a playful exchange, the Scottish star couldn’t resist leaving a humorous comment: “Had you disguised your toss a bit better, you might have been some player.”
Murray’s comment, laced with his trademark wit, evoked laughter and a host of reactions from fans. Having battled it out 25 times on the Tour, with Federer leading their head-to-head encounters, it’s evident that even post-retirement, the scoreboard of banter might just tilt in Murray’s favor.
In recent weeks, Federer has been quite the globe-trotter. The former No. 1 in the PIF ATP Rankings attended the Laver Cup—an event he co-founded—and later graced the Rolex Shanghai Masters, where he was seen cheering for Valentin Vacherot as he clinched the title.
