Federer without training due to corona crisis
In view of the Corona crisis, Federer first spoke seriously about the pandemic to his old Brazilian rival Guga Kuerten on video.
With 347,398 people officially infected, Brazil now has the most corona cases after the United States, and the number of cases continues to increase rapidly. In order not to stand idly by, Brazil’s former tennis hero Gustavo Kuerten launched a video conference call with Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic to ask them for their support for the “Winning together” campaign. This is intended to help over 30,000 families in Brazil.
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«When you call, I’m always there for you. Because you were always one of my favorite players, »said Federer, who was added from Switzerland. It left no doubt as to how much this epidemic affects him. “We all have to go through this together, the whole world is on our knees before the virus.” The 20-time Grand Slam winner appealed to everyone to support each other. “It doesn’t matter whether we are in Switzerland or Brazil. Everyone is concerned, there is little reliable information, and we are fighting an invisible enemy. So we have to help each other. »
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Restart after the pandemic
Federer expects the long-term consequences of this pandemic to be serious. “We cannot underestimate the problem of mental health. It is important to seek help or support each other when it is over. » The 38-year-old also basically acted when he said: “It was a restart that people and the world might need.”
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Djokovic became philosophical once again. «This is a psychological and spiritual wake-up call to understand who we really are and what really matters – namely health and family. But how many people really live their lives accordingly? » Now, however, everyone would have time to deal much more with their spouses and children.
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Old companions: In 2004 Federer lost to the Brazilian Gustavo Kuerten in Roland Garros 4: 6, 4: 6, 4: 6.
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The goal of Gustavo Kuerten, a triple French Open winner, and other Brazilian sports personalities, is to raise $ 10 million worldwide through this “vencendo juntos” campaign. The relief operation was supported on Saturday by a large TV show in Brazil.
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In conversation with Kuerten, Federer also admitted that he currently stopped training. «To be honest, I don’t see any purpose in it. I am satisfied with my physical condition, but I think it will take a long time before it starts again. In my opinion, it is important at this point in my career to mentally benefit from this break after playing tennis so much. I don’t miss the tennis tour very much. That will be the case when it starts again and I prepare for the competitions. Then I will be super motivated. »
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Federer also made it clear that he is against tournaments in front of empty spectator stands. «I hope it won’t happen. I would rather wait a little longer, then play in front of an audience again, as before. Or that the big courts are at least half or a third full. »
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Sometimes we drive each other crazy.
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He also currently benefits from spending a lot of time with his family. “We have never been home longer than five weeks in a row since my first knee surgery in 2016. This is a great moment for us as a family.” He admitted: «Sometimes we drive each other crazy, like all families. But we are in good health, our friends and family have not had the virus. Despite the difficult circumstances, we are doing well. »
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For Djokovic it is already clear anyway: «Life and God have positive plans for all of us. I believe in that. For Brazil too. I love you all.”
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