Questioned by our colleagues from Clay, The Brazilian nugget already has the language elements of a future great.
With his feet firmly on the ground, he refused all advances from large marketing companies that wanted to look after his interests, preferring to manage things as a family.
Sponsored by the brand We of which Roger Federer is a shareholder, Joao has not yet had the chance to meet the Swiss.
If that happens, he already knows what he’s going to ask him.
“Federer has been my idol since I was a child. I always loved watching his matches, his classic, easy, elegant style. He is a reference. I would like to know his stories, to know what happens in difficult moments. What he felt about tennis when he was my age. He is very talented, but many people say that he was not very invested in his youth. I would like to hear that from him, because he could bring me and teach me a lot. If I had a conversation with him, I would try to make the most of it.
Published on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 11:20 a.m.
