Federer's India visit creates Twitter storm

The 17-time Grand Slam champion asked fans to 'photoshop' his images in Indian locations and was flooded with tweets

First there was despair, then jubilation. Rafael Nadal's withdrawal from International Premier Tennis League due to a wrist injury was bad news for the Indian tennis fan. However, within hours the  organizers had a replacement who matched the Spaniard's stature and maybe is a tad more popular than the 14 time Grand Slam winner. Enter 17 time grand slam winner, Roger Federer. 

 

Federer has replaced Rafael Nadal who had backed out to hue health reasons. 

 

“We regret to announce that due to health reasons, #RafaelNadal will not be playing in the #IPTL. We're rooting for you, #GetWellSoonRafa!”, the official account of the IPTL tweeted. 

 

 

Following the announcement of Fedex playing for the Indian Aces, the Indian franchise of the league, social media has been abuzz with excitement as classic tennis fans are ecstatic about seeing him play in New Delhi.

 

The Swiss maestro, who is new to the world of social media, tweeted about his excitement about coming to India and gave rise to a frenzy in the India chapter of popular micro-blogging site. .

India, here I come! Looking forward to playing two matches in Delhi on December 7th & 8th. I’m beyond excited!

— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) September 22, 2014

Federer asked his fans in India to 'photoshop' him on various Indian location backgrounds and advice him on places he must visit. He has been re-tweeting the best ones with the hashtag #PhotoshopRF. 

Best of #PhotoshopRF

I need some help from my supporters in India. I'm only in Delhi for a few days, so can't visit all amazing places that I'd like...

— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) September 23, 2014

Maybe you guys could help #PhotoshopRF? Show me where I should visit and I'll retweet the best pics!

— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) September 23, 2014
 

@rogerfederer Go to the Taj Mahal #PhotoshopRF pic.twitter.com/o7kqkxmwSz

— Jay Price (@JayPrice21) September 23, 2014

@rogerfederer Forgot the "RF" logo!! - here is the new one :) Riding elephants! #PhotoshopRF pic.twitter.com/mwQ3uOMSCj

— Peter Figasinski (@peterfig) September 23, 2014

@rogerfederer Don't forget to take a Rickshaw! #PhotoshopRF pic.twitter.com/JvnGkZdnox

— Sarah Downs (@sarah19_89) September 23, 2014

@RajeevKusugal just read your tweet tweeting about me favoriting your tweet ????

— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) September 23, 2014

.@rogerfederer You must lead an expedition into the dunes of Jaisalmer, Rajastan. It is your destiny. #PhotoshopRF pic.twitter.com/3miGm7rlbu

— Jay Kamath (@ghostfacekamath) September 23, 2014

2nd attempt. #PhotoshopRF @rogerfederer pic.twitter.com/kQTThVGwHI

— Rameez (@Sychlops) September 23, 2014

Indian style #TraditionalMarriage courtesy: @schweizerillu @rogerfederer #PhotoshopRF pic.twitter.com/aQ42H1ybNy

— Swapnika Reddy (@Ashvik_addict) September 24, 2014

"@CourtneyDiPaola: @rogerfederer Don't forget to get some henna! #PhotoshopRF #LatetotheParty pic.twitter.com/rqucm9yBko" ???? why not.

— Amber (@AmberRajen) September 24, 2014

@rogerfederer don't forget to take a dip in the Ganges. #PhotoshopRF pic.twitter.com/zZnJ1YUrEJ

— Michelle Franklin (@Sluggy_Hollow) September 23, 2014

@rogerfederer You should go to the "Holi Festival". I hope you like colors! ???? #PhotoshopRF pic.twitter.com/YwzHl4ImSK

— #TeamBelinda (@FanOfBencic) September 23, 2014

You guys are so creative.. It's been amazing and so entertaining looking through #PhotoshopRF

— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) September 23, 2014

Blown away by the hilarious and creative #PhotoshopRF's. Too many to pick favorites, but I had to make a collection: https://t.co/9NdKZZ1PZH

— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) September 25, 2014

 

Federer will be seen playing in the capital between December 6-8.  The tournament also features other Grand Slam winners like Pete Sampras, Andre Aggasi, Novak Djokovic , Serena Williams, Ana Ivanovic, and Lleyton Hewitt. 

 

The league which is the brain child of Indian tennis star Mahesh Bhupathi is set to kick off on November 28 in Manila and will be played in Dubai, Singapore, Manila and New Delhi between November and December.

First published on September 23, 2014  5:30 pm