When we say hard work pays off. Marc-Andrea Huesler, the 26-year-old Swiss tennis player, climbed the world rankings to number 64 after a surprising victory in the ATP 250 in Sofia.
Swiss tennis, who was orphaned by Roger Federer who hung up his racket at the Laver Cup, and Stan Wawkrinka still struggling with injuries, can already count on the 26-year-old from Zurich who came out of nowhere.
Huesler won his first professional title in Bulgaria, which is a reward for all the work he has done so far. “I always feel that the ranking (ATP) is a little below the actual level of a player.
But I am very happy with how I have grown this year. I started the year outside the Top 100, I was 170th, 180th. Now I have taken that step and it is a big step because this year I had to score a lot of points “, commented Huesler.
The Swiss tennis player also spoke about what characterizes him. “On the pitch I am basically very calm I would say. Or at least that’s what I try to show the opponent, because I just want to have enough time and enough clarity in my head to understand what is happening on the pitch at that moment.
As a player, I am definitely aggressive. I have an aggressive style of play. I want to be unpredictable. I want to be able to surprise my opponent with the choices I make. “
During an interview with the ATP, Huesler also commented on his model and fellow countryman Roger Federer’s farewell to tennis: “It’s definitely hard to follow in his footsteps.
He has done a lot for the sport. Seeing him play on TV, it didn’t matter where honestly half the time he didn’t even know where he was going, but basically he was winning and making things so easy (for him), “explained the young Swiss.
Federer says goodbye to professional tennis
“It’s definitely a great time to be able to thank everyone who has always supported me. I feel like Federer fans have gotten bigger and bigger as I have grown,” said Roger Federer.
“If I have had all these emotions on the pitch, it is thanks to the fans. They know, I know and I will miss those things. Also, traveling the world, seeing people waiting for me and being so excited to look at me, that’s why in the letter I wrote that I love tennis and will definitely see you again, “he added.
