20-time major champion Roger Federer will take part in one of the four most notable tennis events for the first time in 16 months in Paris next week. Struggling with a knee injury, Federer has only made three tournaments since the start of 2020, reaching the Australian Open semi-final in January and undergoing two surgeries in February and May to wrap up the season and stand. focus on 2021.
Working on his game on the training ground since October, Roger made a long-awaited return to Doha in March, playing two matches and returning to the training ground for another two months. Playing at home in Geneva last week, Roger lost to Pablo Andujar after gaining a 4-2 advantage in the final set to experience another early exit to Roland Garros.
Roger will use the Second Major to shape his game ahead of his beloved grass swing, hoping to gain momentum in Paris and use him in Halle and London in June and July.
Alex Corretja supports Roger Federer to reach the second round at Roland Garros.
Jumping Roland Garros between 2016-2018, Federer returned to Paris two years ago and qualified for the semi-finals, securing a notable result before losing to Rafael Nadal in straight sets.
Alex Corretja believes Roger should be happy with three or four wins in Paris, saying it would be good for the Swiss if he can stay in the competition until week two. Corretja understands that Roger should use these encounters on a slow surface to gain momentum, pace on his groundstrokes and return, and a unique feel in crucial points, including break chances.
Federer only won the Roland Garros crown in 2009, beating Robin Soderling in the title clash and finishing a career Grand Slam at 27. “In my opinion, if Roger makes it to the quarter-finals it would be a fantastic result for him.
If I were Roger I would take it step by step, but making it to the quarterfinals would be a notable result that would give him the pace he needs before the grass swing. These Roland Garros matches would give him a boost in crucial points, shape his comeback and get his forehand and backhand where he wants it.
If he’s playing a few tough encounters and maybe a five-set player, Roger should feel like he is ahead on the grass. I think Roger should be happy to have reached the second week of Roland Garros, ”said Alex Corretja.
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