The GOAT race is a topic of discussion both for fans of the tennis world and for specialists themselves. Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic have been fighting for some time to prove to the world who is the best of all time and one of the titles that can most dedicate one of them to the top is the most of Grand Slam titles won.
Currently, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal share this record with 20 Grand Slam successes while world number one Novak Djokovic is stopped at 17. In a few days at the Australian Open, Rafael Nadal, thanks to the absence of the great Swiss rival, will have the chance to surpass Federer and become the most successful player in the history of tennis in the Grand Slam.
Although Roger Federer does not participate in the tournament, his partner in mixed doubles in the Hopman Cup and former world number 4, Belinda Bencic seems very excited. She even turned her hotel room into a training ground and is enjoying her 40s to the fullest.
Bencic talks about Roger Federer
“Of course I hope Roger will come back,” began a confident Belinda Bencic. “But it also depends on the eventual holding of the Olympic Games”
Bencic also stressed that she wants Federer to play more and more. She mentioned that she enjoyed playing with Roger Federer and that she would like to do it again. “I hope Roger will play again, I would love to play with him again”, she added.
The Federer-Bencic couple enjoyed great success at the 2019 Hopman Cup in Australia. So she was also asked if she still had contact with Federer and his wife Mirka lately.
“Yes, I keep in touch with both. It’s good of Roger that I can always ask him anything when I need experienced advice, ”Bencic concluded. Roger Federer, 20-time Grand Slam champion, has had many coaches in his illustrious career.
But one coach had a lasting impact on the Swiss master. Peter Carter was one of Federer’s most influential coaches, and Federer is still deeply hurt by his untimely demise.
Peter Carter coached Federer from his teenage years until 2002. In 2002, while on his honeymoon, Carter was involved in a fatal car accident, which caused Federer great sadness. who also often spoke of Carter.
The Swiss maestro regards Carter as his mentor and close friend, and credits him with what he has accomplished in his life. rOGER Federer once said: “When I was 16, Peter Carter joined the NTC, and he became my mentor. If I play like I play today, it’s probably thanks to Peter ”
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