The countdown to the Australian Open has begun. After the official announcement of the first part of the ATP calendar in the new 2021 season, Roger Federer’s answer is expected as to whether or not he will be in Melbourne.
A few days ago, the Swiss let it be known that he didn’t feel so sure he could get back on court at the next Grand Slam in Australia. In an interview with “Schweizer Illustrierte”, Roger explained that the next few weeks will be decisive in making a decision on this matter.
“We will celebrate Christmas in Dubai, as we always do,” he said. We feel good and there are facilities I can train in. It will be important to test the condition of my knee in the field.
Hope to feel well enough to go to Australia. Training on the cold indoor courts in Switzerland is not the best way to prepare for the tournament. That’s why we go to Dubai every year, and especially this year. “
Federer then said he had frequent contact with his colleague Rafael Nadal. “Over the past few months, I have spoken with him a lot because we are both on the player council.
We discussed how we can improve our sport, but we also had more personal conversations about the situation in Spain (for example). He often asked me how my knee was. “
In a recent interview with Schweizer Illustrierte, Federer revealed that he hopes to lean into a musical instrument after retiring from tennis.
Federer hopes to buy a new musical instrument
“I would love to play an instrument again,” Roger Federer said.
“I hope when I stop playing tennis I will have time. I used to play the piano. But of course I was more likely to play football, tennis or basketball. -ball.
Every week in piano lessons I had to explain why I hadn’t practiced anymore and I would say: ‘It’s because of tennis’. Then I was told, ‘Well, Roger, let’s try this song again (same song)’ “
Finally, and after a series of discussions, Tennis Australia announced that the 2021 Australian Open will start from February 8, 2021. Due to the tumultuous questions revolving around the coronavirus, there have been numerous delays and changes in the tennis schedule.
Craig Tiley mentioned the efforts of government and local organizations to keep the tournament going smoothly. He congratulated them and said: “Protecting the precious covid-free environment, which the Victorian community has built through incredible sacrifice and hard work over the past six months, has been paramount.
It took eight months of work alongside government authorities to give us the opportunity to present an Australian Open ”
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