Federer responds to Thunberg's 'wake-up' volley


  • Tennis
  • Sunday, 12 Jan 2020

FILE PHOTO: Tennis - Exhibition match - Roger Federer v Alexander Zverev - Plaza Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico - November 23, 2019 Switzerland's Roger Federer reacts during his exhibition match against Germany's Alexander Zverev REUTERS/Edgard Garrido

(Reuters) - Roger Federer has responded to criticism from teenaged climate change activist Greta Thunberg, saying he is "happy to be reminded" of his responsibilities.

The Swiss 20-times Grand Slam champion came under fire from Swede Thunberg last week when she criticised bank Credit Suisse for its record of loans to fossil fuel industries.

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