Roger Federer Feels He Plays Better Now Than When Was ’20 Years Old’

Former world number one and twenty-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer is all set to make a return to competitive tennis as he prepares to play at the Geneva Open, which starts on May 16.

The Swiss star made his comeback at the Qatar Open earlier this year and defeated Dan Evans in three sets. However, he fell prey to Nikoloz Basilashvili in the quarter-finals. Federer has stated that the tournaments he plays until Wimbledon are just so that he can have more matches to play. His main goal is to succeed at the Wimbledon Championships and the Summer Olympics in Tokyo.

Roger Federer speaks about his much-awaited comeback at the Geneva Open

The road to peak form won’t be easy for the Swiss star. He will have to face stiff competition from younger players like Stefanos Tsitsipas, Daniil Medvedev, Alexander Zverev, and also from his arch-rivals Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic.

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Talking about his recovery post a dual-surgery in 2020, Federer expressed that he feels like a young player who wants to compete again.

“2021 is going to be an exciting year because normality is getting closer, although it is being very hard because of the virus. I really can’t wait any longer to play matches,” Federer mentioned.

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The Geneva Open, where the Swiss Maestro will next play, has a strong player field with the likes of Denis Shapovalov, Fabio Fognini, Christian Garin, and others. With a few clay-court specialists on the list, it is the right tournament for Federer to participate in.

“I’m a more balanced player” – Federer

The Swiss star spoke about how his game changed had over the past two decades. He said, “I’m a more balanced player. Over time I have been able to adjust the details in my style of play, my footwork and the technology of my rackets that make me able to play better now than when I was 20 years old.”

After Geneva, Federer will play the French Open. Owing to his huge fan base across the globe, expectations are riding high on the Swiss Maestro to stage the perfect comeback. With fans being allowed in stadiums frequently at various events this year, Federer will enjoy huge support.

The twenty-time Grand Slam champion will also play the grass-court event at Halle to better prepare for the Wimbledon Championships. It’s a welcome sign for the sport to witness Roger Federer trying his best to compete at the highest level once again.

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