Sachin Tendulkar Gears Up For 'One Of The Biggest Matches In Tennis History' 1

The whole world is eagerly waiting to see Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal rolling back the years when they revive their legendary rivalry in the Australian Open on Rod Laver Arena and former India batsman Sachin Tendulkar is no different. An ardent fan of tennis, the Master Blaster is also excited to see the much-awaited final.

Two of the greatest players in the Open Era, Federer and Nadal last met in a Grand Slam final at Roland Garros in 2011, but Sunday gives both men a chance to add another feather to their already illustrious caps.

The batting great took to Twitter to post an old picture of Federer and Nadal and wrote: “Without any doubt, one of the biggest matches in tennis history. Any guesses who I would be cheering for??.”

Well, we think that we know whose side Sachin will be taking when both the players take on each other on Sunday. The Indian legend’s friendship with Federer is no secret. The Swiss maestro had previously expressed his liking for Tendulkar by saying the Mumbaikar is the Indian sports person he most admired.

“Sachin Tendulkar is the Indian sport person I admire the most. I met him when he visited Wimbledon. He was a lot of fun to talk to – and he is a legend. Whenever I play cricket video games, I always pick Sachin as my batsman,” he had said.

He also invited Tendulkar to watch his IPTL clash against Nadal in the New Delhi in 2015. Sachin has often been spotted in the Royal Box at Wimbledon during Federer’s matches and it is quite clear that he will be rooting for Federer once again.