Stefanos Tsitsipas: I’ve idolised Roger Federer since I was six
Tsitsipas, 20, beat Federer 6-7 (11-13) 7-6 (7-3) 7-5 7-6 (7-5) to reach the quarter-finals of the Australian Open.
Federer is desperately searching for Grand Slam No 20, however, the 37-year-old will not lift the trophy in Australia.
And fans have taken to social media to discuss Federer’s retirement plans, with some urging the Swiss star to call it a day.
One fan said: “Will Roger Federer retire this year?”
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Another added: “Why is Federer still playing? He is letting his own self and his fans down.
“Retire mate, retire with grace. You’re a living legend @rogerfederer #AusOpen2019 #Federer.”
“Federer must retire at his hometown tournament in Basel,” another added.
A fellow fan said: “Time for Federer to end the misery and retire, too painful watching him play as bad as this.
“Lost his nerve since Indian Wells Final v Delpo. Let tennis die without him.”
“Federer to retire now, or to keep pushing the slim chance that he might improve his grand slam record and keep Nadal and Djokovic at bay?” another added.
Tsitsipas was almost in tears after beating Federer, with the youngster insisting it’s the best moment of his life.
"The happiest man on earth," he said.
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"There's nothing I can describe it to. I am the happiest man on earth.
"From the beginning I went in believing in myself and my abilities.
"Roger is a legend, he showed such a good tennis over the years, I've been analysing him since the age of six, and this is a dream to face him.
"Winning this - I cannot describe it."