The former Swiss tennis player, Roger Federer, spoke about the Manacorí’s return to competition next year and what it meant to him to share so many years on the court with the Balearic Islander and Djokovic.
Federer expectant with Nadal’s return
It took a bit of asking, but we already have the first statements from Roger Federer about the expected return to competition of Rafael Nadal. Rafa’s return will take place in Brisbane at the beginning of January 2024. The Swiss, champion of 20 Grand Slamswent to China for a series of advertising commitments. There, he had the opportunity to comment on the return of his great friend and rival.
In statements collected by Eurosportthe Helvetian hoped that the Balearic, who continues to refine his set-up in Kuwait together with the Frenchman Arthur Fils, can once again show his best version, something that he also hopes he can maintain Novak Djokovicthe current world number one and record holder for Grand Slam tournaments won with 24. Federer also admitted how proud he was to have been able to share so many years of rivalry with these two players, forming the best trio of tennis players that there has been, so far, in this sport.
Nadal’s return
«I hope that Rafa can come back very strong next year and also that Novak can continue playing as long as he wants.given that “It’s good for the sport to have these guys still in the game.” explained the Swiss about Rafa’s return.
Proud to be part of the Big Three
«I felt very happy and lucky to play against them almost 40 to 50 times each. TI have many memories of many great matches and battles. I have answered questions about them many times and I can only say the best about them. It has been fantastic to share the court with them for so many years«.
2023-12-09 13:25:24
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