Federer surprises a nurse: “You are a heroine”

Elegant on and off the court, Roger Federer is always ready to make people happy on both fronts. During this period of confinement due to the COVID-19 pandemic He has supported various solidarity causes and has also been concerned about the fate of other tennis players less fortunate than himself.

Sunday, coinciding with Mother's Day, which was celebrated on May 10, among other places, in the United States, The Swiss surprised a nurse that it will take her a long time to forget. Christianne Calderon, healthcare practitioner who works on the front lines of the fight against coronavirus in a New York hospital, was being interviewed on the ESPN Sports Center program when Federer joined the videoconference: “How are you?” Roger asked him. “My God, trembling,” replied the nurse, a great tennis fan. “Everyone thinks that we athletes are superheroes. But we think the same of people like you. Because you really save lives, you make a difference. I wish you all the best, “said the winner of 20 Grand Slams.

But there was no surprise there for Calderon, because later the ex-New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning also intervened to thank him also for his work. “Happy Mother's Day and sincere thanks for being on the front line. That lack of selfishness is what defines a hero. We love you. “An unforgettable day for Christianne.