The fame of Roger Federer has taken to the streets at home in Switzerland, with the tennis-centric city of Biel set to name a boulevard in honor of the 16-time major winner.
The idea is not just a pleasant dream, but is fast becoming a reality after Federer’s management gave the all-clear for the municipal project to go ahead. With the Swiss hero’s image a well-guarded product, not just anything would do for the world No. 3.
Federer is due to have his name attached to a new Avenue Roger Federer, which will be constructed leading to the western Swiss city’s new sports complex; the roadworks are due to start later.
The announcement comes only a few days after Federer was honored by having a national railway locomotive named after him – complete with large than life image on the side of the engine.
Biel, the headquarters of the Swiss Tennis Federation, was the home of a teenaged Federer, who was sent to the national training centre as a teenager to develop his game.
Along the way, he also picked up the French language skills which serve him so well today.
“DAILY TENNIS NEWS WIRE”