Roger Federer “shaken” amid strange support from the fans

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The Central Court audience was in a “bizarre” dilemma over who to support during Roger Federer’s (pictured) victory over British talent Cameron Norrie at Wimbledon. (Getty Images)

Roger Federer advanced in a tough battle with home favorite Cameron Norrie at Wimbledon and fans couldn’t help but notice the ‘weird’ atmosphere in the center court of the match.

Fans can see just how much victory means for 39-year-old Federer after the champion unleashed a rare roar with his hands raised after a 6-4, 6-4, 5-7, 6-4 victory over Britain’s number one. 29 classified Nouri on Saturday.

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However, Federer’s reaction could also be a result of the unusual fan dilemma that faced the attendees.

Federer often enjoys the vast majority of crowd support, no matter who stands by his side on the grid.

But Nouri’s talent was in good shape this year and a large part of the audience was ready to overtake their compatriot.

But it was certainly not an advantage on the pitch for Nouri.

There was more “Come on, Roger!” Onlookers screamed, old and young, than there were pleas “Come on, Cam!

But in the fourth set, the fans were behind their hometown crowd trying to make a comeback.

The unusual crowd support, described as loud and electric, sparked a mix of reactions with many feeling Federer would not be used to much opposition in central court.

While others felt that Federer received a lot of support and the reaction of the fans after the victory of the Swiss maestro showed their joy at his moment.

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Federer, who underwent two operations on his right knee in 2020 and has only played eight games this season until this week, considered Nouri a measuring stick for what his game is now.

Federer, who turns 40 on August 8, is the oldest player to reach the fourth round at Wimbledon since Ken Rosewall was 40 in 1975 but has shown no signs of slowing down against Norrie.

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Roger Federer (pictured) celebrates his victory over Cameron Norrie during the men’s singles third round match at Wimbledon. (Photo by Ben Stansall/AFP via Getty Images)

“I thought I was very calm throughout the match,” Federer said. “Maybe that’s why I saved all the emotions until the end of the match.”

“If I can beat someone at his level, who played well last week, who played at home, who played a lot of matches… I know who I beat, you know what I mean?

“It’s not just a guy who can play well in the day. He’s a good player.”

Next will come Federer’s 69th appearance in the fourth round at a major tournament.

On Monday, he plays No. 23 seed Lorenzo Sonego, a 26-year-old from Italy who has made it this far for the second time in a slam.

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