The last year and a half have not been exciting for Roger Federer, who had to perform two operations on his right knee. After the former number 1 in the world became the protagonist of a brief return to Doha in early March, she decided to do another training block to get closer to physical fitness.
The Swiss phenomenon begins its season on clay in Geneva, which it will use as the only preparation test for Roland Garros. The second slam of the season will start a week late due to the difficult health situation in France, which did not affect Roger’s schedule.
The 20-time Grand Slam champion has repeatedly affirmed that his big goals will be the Olympic Games in Wimbledon and Tokyo, without forgetting the US Open planned for late summer.
In this context, the Tennis Channel recently invited four-time Grand Slam champion Jim Courier, who analyzed Federer’s future prospects in the near future. The former number 1 in the world is still close to the top positions thanks to the new ranking system.
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“If you are a Roger Federer fan, which most of us are, fitness will be the biggest factor for him in the future as he will not lose his racket art,” said Jim Courier.
“He may not be able to take a lot of great shots if he isn’t in fitness.” The American went on to claim that everyone was in the dark about Roger Federer’s fitness problems and that no one knew whether he could switch from the best-of-3 format to the more difficult best-of-5 format.
“If fitness is our concern too, what kind of fitness questions are they? Is it health, is it if he’s lagging in cardio and working for the best of 5 …” Courier said.
“Well, we don’t have that information. But it is undoubtedly worrying.” World number 2 Rafael Nadal, who recently won the Barcelona Open, was named Laureus Sportsman of the Year for winning his 13th
French Open crown and his 20th Grand Slam title in 2020. With the win at the French Open, Rafael Nadal achieved Roger Federer’s record of winning 20 major singles titles on tour. The Spaniard continues his triumphant advance this year and remains the main candidate for the French Open.
Nadal expressed his delight at winning the award by talking about how much the 20th Grand Slam meant to him. The Spaniard also mentioned his friend and rival Roger Federer. “For me personally it was of course an unforgettable moment.
Reaching the Roland Garros title and reaching Roger Federer’s 20th Grand Slam. It means a lot to me to be the same as my great rival but also my great friend. ”
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