Tennis
Roger Federer almost experienced real disillusionment for his first round at Wimbledon. Mistreated by Adrian Mannarino, the Swiss took advantage of the Frenchman’s injury to join the second round. Opposed this Thursday to another tricolor in the person of Richard Gasquet, Roger Federer spoke about the meeting that awaits him.
Adrian Mannarino could have created a sensation this Tuesday at Wimbledon by eliminating Roger Federer in the first round. Unfortunately for the French tennis player, a slip forced him to give up, and the Swiss will therefore be present in the second round to London where he will face another Frenchman on Thursday, Richard Gasquet. A duel that Roger Federer knows quite well, and which will perhaps allow him to gain confidence for the rest of the tournament. The Swiss tennis player has spoken about his upcoming clash against Richard Gasquet, and his feelings at Wimbledon.
“I think I’ll be a little more relaxed on the next round”
In comments reported by Tennis News, Roger Federer is happy to have passed the obstacle Adrian Mannarino. “The first test passed even though it was done in a weird way. In the second round, I would probably be more relaxed and I am looking forward to playing against Richard. We will see what happens. With experience, I know that being tense before the game won’t mean much for the game itself. But I was almost happy to be nervous, to see that it is close to my heart, not to lose an entry to Wimbledon after two years of absence, that I’m doing everything to win in one way or another. other. I think I’ll be a little more relaxed on the next round. I am happy that this first test passed, even if it ended strangely ”, told Roger Federer.
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