“Cant’ Wait, Roger!”: Venus Williams Excited as Roger Federer Begins His Comeback Countdown

The interminable wait is over. Finally, Roger Federer is ready to come back after a thirteen-month long break from tennis. He will play at the Qatar Open 2021 starting 8th March.

Unquestionably, the excitement to see him on a tennis court is to the nth degree for every tennis fan. However, now the days are numbered as the Swiss maestro himself begins the countdown.

It was last year, on 30th January, that Roger Federer lost to Novak Djokovic in the semi-final of the Australian Open. After that, he underwent two knee surgeries and never returned to the court.

Thus, more than the excitement, it will be a relief to watch him play again. And understandably, many dignitaries of the tennis world also can’t wait to see the 20-time Grand Slam champion return.

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Venus Williams cannot wait to see Roger Federer in Doha

The five-time Grand Slam champion, Venus Williams, is one of the many eagerly awaiting Federer’s comeback. They both have dominated the sport for over two decades now and are still going strong.

So, when Federer started the one-week-to-go countdown on Twitter, she readily responded to it. Venus wrote, “Can’t wait, Roger!”

For both Venus and Roger, the journey of tennis began in the 90s. As they moved ahead in time, their love and passion for the sport only grew and made others fall in love with tennis too.

Moreover, as athletes of the same sport, they respect and support one another without any barriers. Hence, it is delightful to see the elder Williams standing behind Federer.

Other than the four-time Olympic Gold winner, the US Open Twitter also said the same. Federer’s racket sponsor, Wilson, posted claps emoticons on the tweet.

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What challenges can Federer face in Doha?

First and foremost, Federer has not played tennis in the last 13 months, so he’s never played under quarantine conditions. It might be a factor playing against him in Doha.

Apart from that, the Swiss maestro’s biggest challenger in Qatar Open 2021 will be the top seed, Dominic Thiem. The Austrian ace is leading their head-to-head battle count at 5-2.

Most importantly, Federer’s fitness level can either turn out to be his strength or weakness. However, the ample amount of time spent specifically on recovery rules that worry out.

Above all, the illuminating presence of Roger Federer will once again grace the tennis courts. Hopefully, we will see him throughout the 2021 season. Welcome back, Roger!

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