Roger Federer Fulfills 'Pinky Promise' He Made To Young Fan 5 Years Ago

August 12, 2022

Tennis star Roger Federer kept a promise he made to a young fan 5 years ago.

Roger Federer and Zizou
Credit: Barilla / YouTube

In 2017, Izyan Ahmad, known to most as "Zizou", challenged Federer to a match during the U.S. Open press conference.

"Can you please continue to play for eight, nine years so that I can play you when I go pro?" Zizou asked Federer.

"Yes," Federer replied, laughing.

"Is that a promise?" Zizou followed up.

"Pinky promise," Federer said with a smile.

Last week, Roger Federer fulfilled that promise.

Roger Federer and Zizou
Credit: Barilla / YouTube

Zizou thought he was flying to Zurich for tennis training.

The video, posted by Barilla, shows Zizou arriving at the tennis court with his coach.

Moments later, Federer walks out and challenges Zizou to a tennis match.

Watch the wholesome video below.


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