Bjorn Borg, former number one of the individual classification of the ATP, gave an interview to the Italian newspaper The print, in which he spoke of the objectives of Roger Federer for this year and the chances of Rafael Nadal for Roland Garros. “Federer has 5 goals this year,” said the 11-year-old Swede. Grand Slams throughout his career.
Bjorn Borg is one of the greatest players in tennis history. The Swede won 11 Majors, and that he retired at age 26 as a result of serious differences with the organizers, fatigue and lack of motivation, after 3 years without adding titles. In addition, he is the most effective player in the history of the Grand Slams -39.3% -, since he won 11 of the 28 he played: Rafael Nadal with 32.8%, Novak Djokovic with 28.6%, Pete Sampras with 26 , 9% and Roger Federer with 25.3% follow him.
Federer
It was precisely the Swiss who was referred to by the Stockholm native. “Federer has 5 goals this year: the first is to be in shape, then Wimbledon, the Olympics and the Laver Cup,” said Borg. This is in line with the statements of Roger, that at the beginning of the year he had stated that the Australian Open was not among his priorities – he ultimately did not play it – although he had not mentioned the Laver Cup.
Nadal
For his part, he referred to Nadal’s hegemony at Roland Garros, and he does not see that it is going to change this year. “In Paris (Rafa) will be the favorite. His rivals will be Tsitsipas, Medvedev, Shapovalov, Zverev and Djokovic who wants the Grand Slams record, “predicted the 66-title ATP champion. The manacorí is the top winner of the tournament with 13 consecrations.
Both
“Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are two of the strongest players in history, they know very well for themselves what is best to do. I am quite impressed with how motivated and focused they are still on the court. They are fantastic people even off the pitch, “said Borg, current Team Europe captain in the Laver Cup.” Let’s say they know my story and I know what they are going through, “said the former tennis player.
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