Published 01/14/2023, 11:50 AM EST
The Swiss tennis legend, Roger Federer is one of the subjects of a recent Netflix documentary titled “Break Point.” The movie has led to a wave of trolling and criticism from fans and critics alike. The film, which premiered on the streaming platform last week, features a story that highlights Federer’s missed break point chances during his career and has left many viewers questioning his abilities.
The documentary, which is not officially sanctioned by Federer, focuses on the player’s missed break-point chances throughout his career. It highlights how these opportunities could have changed the outcome of some of his most famous matches. It also delves into the mental and physical toll that these missed chances had on the player and his team.
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Fans troll Roger Federer for his flashback tale in ‘Break Point’
Roger Federer, who is widely considered to be one of the greatest players of all time, has not commented on the film or the trolling he has received as a result of it. However, one user on Twitter believes that Federer will not be watching the documentary, as it is not something he would be interested in watching. Many viewers have criticized the film for its negative portrayal of Federer, arguing that it is unfair to focus on his missed break point chances and ignore his many successes and achievements. They have also criticized the filmmakers for not allowing Federer to speak about the missed opportunities and provide his perspective on them.
Federer’s fans and critics have also been quick to point out that every professional player has missed break point chances during their career. Many chimed in that it’s not a fair representation to just focus on those points.
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They also argue that Federer’s achievements, such as 20 Grand Slam titles, speak for themselves and don’t need to be defined by missed opportunities. Here are the perplexed reactions of users on Twitter-
The documentary has been seen as a disappointment by many and a cheap shot at tarnishing Federer’s reputation. It should rather be a fair and balanced portrayal of the former World number one’s career.
It remains to be seen how Federer will respond to the film and the trolling he has received as a result of it.
One loyal Federer fan was quick to tweet,” you are vile.” However, one thing is for sure, it is not a fair representation of Roger Federer’s career.
Federer was featured on a divisive list that also included Michael Jackson and Adolf Hitler
A few weeks ago, Forbes released their list of the 100 people who generated the most controversy in 2016. Among the names on the list were Adolf Hitler, Kanye West, Barack Obama, and Britney Spears. One unexpected name was also included. It was Swiss tennis great Roger Federer.
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The list sparked debate and backlash. Many have criticized the inclusion of Federer, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest athletes of all time, on the same list as notorious figures such as Jackson and Hitler.
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Others have defended the list, stating that it is not meant to be taken literally and is instead a commentary on societal constructs and perceptions.