The wait for Roger Federer’s return to the ATP Tour is almost palpable. Fortunately, he has already announced his return to the ATP 250 Geneva competition tracks from May 15.
Given his confirmation for Roland Garros and his high hopes for Wimbledon, May and June are the two crucial months for the Swiss maestro. However, coach Severin Luthi recently revealed that Federer’s physical condition is not yet on top.
In response, 2003 US Open champion Andy Roddick explained that it was his best chance to win a Grand Slam.
Roddick talks about Roger Federer
Against this backdrop, the Tennis Channel recently invited four-time major tournament winner Jim Courier and 2003 US Open champion Andy Roddick to discuss Roger Federer’s prospects on clay.
“Roger Federer, throughout his career, didn’t play the events he wasn’t ready to play,” said Andy Roddick. “He had no problem staying on the floor for weeks, months, and especially at the end of his career, he was very pragmatic in his choices.”
Andy Roddick then spoke about Roger Federer’s participation in the next edition of Roland Garros. “At this stage in his career, what that tells me is that he wants to play in front of his home crowd, he wants to play at Roland Garros,” added Andy Roddick.
“Maybe he doesn’t know what next year has in store for him, for me it’s about being in great shape. That means he wants to have a chance to say goodbye to Roland Garros. if next year does not materialize. “
Meanwhile, world number two Rafael Nadal, who recently won the Barcelona Open, received the Laureus Sportsman of the Year award for winning his 13th crown at Roland Garros and his 20th Grand Slam title in 2020.
Nadal expressed his joy at having won the award, talking about the significance of this 20th grand slam for him. The Spaniard also mentioned his friend and rival Roger Federer. “For me personally, of course, winning the 13th Roland Garros title and matching Roger Federer’s 20th Grand Slam was an unforgettable moment.
So it means a lot to me to equal my great rival, but at the same time my great friend. “With his victory at Roland Garros, Rafael Nadal equaled the record of Roger Federer, who won 20 major singles titles on the circuit.
The world number 3 continues its momentum again this year and remains the main contender at Roland Garros.
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