The Halle Open’s X account playfully suggested that Roger Federer’s victory in the 2019 edition of the tournament was scripted, following the release of a humorous ATP skit imagining the Tour as a reality show.
In response to the video, the Halle Open’s account quipped about their desire for a German champion in 2019 but humorously noted that the ATP Tour insisted on the storyline of Federer clinching his 10th Halle title.
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“Now the secret is out we can tell you that: We desperately wanted to have a new German tournament champion in 2019, but the @atptour insisted the “Roger Federer winning Halle for a 10th time” storyline was the better call. Well… #TheTour #ThisIsTheatre,” the tweet read.
Federer indeed secured his 10th Halle singles title in 2019 by defeating Belgium’s David Goffin in the final. However, the Halle Open hasn’t seen a German singles champion since 2016, when Florian Mayer emerged victorious over compatriot Alexander Zverev in the final.