Yesterday, a video featuring Roger Federer at the Australian Open 2019 went viral. In the clip, we saw being obstructed by a security guard for not carrying an accreditation card as the tennis star wanted to get access to the locker room. The 20 time Grand Slam winner graciously without throwing any tantrums waited for his team to get him the card. Only when Roger Federer’s accreditation card was shown, was he allowed getting access to the locker room. Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar not only watched the video but also praised the security guard for doing his job. Roger Federer Forgets Accreditation Pass; DENIED Entry in Locker Room During Australia Open 2019 (Watch Video). 

The former Indian cricketer also praised Roger Federer for being poised and not throwing a tantrum while waiting. It was Federer’s coach Ivan Ljubicic who got the card for him. Sachin showered his praises via a tweet a while ago. He also said this kind of a behaviour just increases respect for an athlete like Federer. Maria Sharapova Booed by Crowd at Australia Open 2019; Tennis Ace Annoyed With the Question Asked by a Scribe at Conference (Watch Video).

As per the rules, it is mandatory for all players, coaches, officials and the members of the media to carry the accreditation card, which has a bar code and needs to be scanned various security points.

Talking about Federer, he played against Stefanos Tsitsipas at the Rod Laver Arena in the Round of 16 and crashed out of the Australian Open 2019. The Swiss Maestro got defeated by 7-6, 6-7, 5-7, 6-7 and with it was curtains down on his Australian Open 2019 title dreams. Roger Federer Loses to Stefanos Tsitsipas, Knocked Out of Australian Open 2019.

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