Roger Federer, and this is news that will leave many enthusiasts in disbelief and astonishment, it is eternal, so even in Switzerland, or especially in Switzerland, they will have to prepare for the consequences.
Anyone who follows the infinite era of the winner (at least) of 20 Slams will not have a very comfortable moment, in terms of media and fan pressure, but perhaps the distance between (with a few exceptions) and the Swiss genius is so wonderful that it prevents safe comparisons, thus giving newcomers the freedom to express themselves according to their ability and genuine possibilities.
In the case of Dominic Stephan Stricker and Leandro Riedi, however, this ability is even hidden. Since their youth career, which ended in 2020 haunted with an ultimate Red Grand Slam (in Paris), Dominic and Leandro have made it clear what they have done. They are made of.
Among professionals, they have not yet proven everything, but the premise is encouraging. At the beginning of the year, Dominic had the opportunity to work out with Roger (“An inspiration”, according to the young Swiss), as the season ended he even ended up in the top 8 sparring players in London.
“I may have only played Futures in this period, everything was in one position and I would have gone in that direction if the call from the ATP had not come to give me this wonderful opportunity. Obviously I took it on the fly and I think it was the best right decision.
A two week education with the likes of Thiem, Rublev, Medvedev and Tsitsipas a delight that I will bring with me for life A life that has already replaced in recent months because a Grand Slam name no longer allows hiding from the spotlight.
“Yes,” Stricker admits, “he recognizes me now, and I feel like I’ve made significant progress, even partly in a season like the one we’ve been through. Now I’m going to have to check to get used to it ”. at the speed of the ITF and Challenger as soon as possible, I know there will be some other story. “
Roger Federer’s biographer and sports journalist Simon Graf recently made the impression on the “Accented Tennis” podcast, where he covered several vital facets of the Swiss maestro’s career.
“Roger Federer is the most productive Swiss athlete of all time,” said Simon Graf. “Nothing compares to him. There was a time when other people got used to him winning. “
Even when they were a little bored. As they thought, it is general that he won. When he started losing more often, other people have become more attached to him because he is no longer the underdog. “
Although Roger Federer is without issue one of the greatest tennis players of all time, he is also one of the greatest icons the world has noticed in any sport. “I think Roger is an ideal sports figure,” Graf said.
“There was no scandal, from the beginning he was very aware of the role of the media. He is very dear, he is behaving very well. I think Roger out of the box is a common figure. There are no missteps outside the box. ” Add Graph. Photograph courtesy of Roland Garros.
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