Starting the season with the Sydney title, Roger Federer finally took the next step and reached the top 10 in May after the first Masters 1000 title in Hamburg. Following his most significant result in a career outside of Grand Slams, Roger lost ground in the following months, failing to win at Roland Garros and Wimbledon and losing his place among the top flight after a string of early exits. .
The Swiss reached the fourth round of the US Open, giving him some confidence ahead of claiming a fourth ATP title in Vienna in October and moving back into the top 10 and becoming a contender at ATP Race To Shanghai.
He plays in Madrid as world number one. On July 7, Roger beat Marcelo Ríos 6-4, 6-2 in the first round to get off to a winning start, looking for another deep run like in Vienna and more points to his account in the quest for first place in the Masters Cup.
“I feel very good with Shanghai, it’s great to be back in the race. I was 10th and now I’m 7th after winning Vienna. I’m also in the highest position of my career, overtaking the 8th position that I occupied after the title in Hamburg.
I’m enjoying tennis right now because lately I’ve been struggling with a lack of confidence and problems on and off the court with the death of my friend.
I went through some tough times and I’m glad it’s going up again. The clash against Xavier Malisse at the US Open helped me a lot, coming from a set down to cross the finish line first.
I didn’t play very well in the next round against Mirnyi, but he wouldn’t let me into the match. The Davis Cup in Morocco was also very good for my confidence; I played very well, although you don’t get a lot of career points there.
Still, he didn’t know how well he would play inside.
Adam Peaty praises King Roger Federer
Three-time Olympic gold medalist swimmer Adam Peaty recently praised Roger Federer.
The Brit thinks the 40-year-old is easy to idolize given his ‘class’ and longevity. “I’m inspired by all the best players but Roger Federer is the one I just find too classy, isn’t he?” says Adam Peat.
“The way he presents himself, his performance, his attitude in the sport, he’s someone you want to look up to, you’re coming into your late 30s or early 40s continuing your sport so why not”
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