Federer superfan goes viral with hilarious meltdown

A Roger Federer superfan has melted down during the GOAT’s US Open disaster, capturing the attention of tennis fans around the world.

The emotional fan, who made his devotions clear by wearing the a Nike ‘Roger’ shirt and pink ‘RF’ hat rode every rally like it was a match point, leaving onlookers and the camera crew amused.

Although he wasn’t wearing Federer’s latest Uniqlo get-up, the distraught fan did every thing he could to prove his devotion to the god of tennis.

At one point during the third set tiebreak, it all got too much.

The Swiss maestro had just fluffed an easy overhead smash attempt straight into the net, gifting Aussie John Millman an advantage in the crucial moment.

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The Federer superfan couldn’t believe it, rocking back and forth in his chair and holding his hands over his face as if he’d just lost a million-dollar bet.

The moment immediately went viral thanks to some quick social media work from the US Open Tennis Twitter page.

Fans couldn’t get enough of it, with many calling it the highlight of an enthralling tennis match.

With Federer eventually falling to Millman, in what was undoubtedly one of his poorest performances, we’re hoping the superfan managed to fix himself up and get on with his life.

By the look of his reactions to the tiebreak loss, he could be doing it pretty tough right now.

Tennis world in shock over ‘worst match of Federer’s career’

John Millman has caused a huge boilover at the US Open with the match of his life against Roger Federer.

But for as well as the Australian played, Federer was well off his game after winning the first set and holding a set point in the second.

“I’m probably in a little bit of disbelief,” Millman said after the match.

“I have so much respect for Roger and everything he’s done for the game. He’s been a hero of mine and today he was definitely not at his best but I’ll take it.”

The stats tell the tale.

Federer landed just 49 per cent of his first serves, recorded 10 double faults and committed 76 unforced errors.

The Swiss world No.2 held two set points in the second and, after failing to take his chances, sent down a double fault to be broken.

Despite a long break for fresh clothes at one changeover during the match, which was played in humid conditions and finished well after midnight, nothing improved for Federer.

He was so out of sorts he even missed a ‘gimme’ smash at the net on game point in the fourth set.

Federer’s ugly final three frames of the match were in stark contrast to the first set, when Millman felt overawed by an opponent who at that point was confident he would see off the challenge.

“I felt like a bit of a deer in headlights to begin with, to be honest with you,” the Australian said.

“The feet weren’t moving. Roger had it on a string, he was manipulating me around the court.

“I got out of a tough second set and really found my feet and started to be a bit more aggressive.

“I started to serve really well and probably capitalised a little bit on Roger having an off service day.”

Many keen tennis watchers immediately described the defeat as one of the worst matches Federer had ever played: