2023-07-06 07:43:34
Roger Federer grants Novak Djokovic success.
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Roger Federer is the record winner at Wimbledon with eight titles. Novak Djokovic might catch up with the Swiss this year. Is Federer afraid of losing his record? But on the contrary.
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With eight triumphs, Roger Federer is the record winner at Wimbledon. Novak Djokovic might catch up with the Swiss this year though. Federer says he hopes Djokovic wins once more. That would be good for tennis. In an interview with CNN, the Maestro also talks regarding Rafael Nadal and denies that he sees himself as a player’s coach in the future.
In June, Novak Djokovic won the French Open, his 23rd Grand Slam title. The Serb’s record hunt is far from over. The Djoker is also in top form at Wimbledon and is the big favorite for the title. It would be his eighth triumph on Church Road, so Djokovic would draw level with record winner Roger Federer.
But the Swiss isn’t worried regarding losing another record. “Honestly, I think it would be great for (Djokovic). I’ve had my moments (at Wimbledon), won the tournament eight times – five in a row. If someone comes along who equalizes or surpasses that, that’s his moment, »said Federer in an interview with CNN.
As a successful player, you push yourself to break records, says Federer. “But when you retire, you have a completely different perspective, you’re relaxed and you’re just proud of what you’ve achieved yourself.”
That’s why he’s keeping his fingers crossed for Djokovic: “Honestly, I hope he makes it. Because I think the more he achieves, the bigger the tennis story will be.” It would not only be talked regarding in tennis, but in the global sports world. “Like his 23rd Grand Slam title in Paris – that’s a great thing and great for tennis. He’s the big favorite and I wouldn’t be surprised if he wins Wimbledon once more.”
“I hope Nadal can play a little more”
While Djokovic is in top form and still has a chance of winning the Golden Slam following the victories in Melbourne and Paris, the career of Federer’s second major rival seems to be slowly but surely coming to an end: Rafael Nadal is fighting injuries once more and has since Didn’t play a game in January.
No reason for Federer to be sad. “Murray, Djokovic, Nadal and I… We all cried when I finished my career. I think we realized how lucky we can be to be able to play at this level for so long, »says the soon to be 42-year-old.
Big players like Björn Borg or Pete Sampras resigned much earlier. That’s why Nadal appreciates that he’s still on the tour at the age of 37, Federer is sure. “I know what it’s like to go through such a difficult phase as he is in right now. I was also this point. I just hope he comes back and can play a bit.”
Coaching career is still not an issue
Federer has withdrawn from the tennis circus since retiring in autumn 2022. It was once said that he would comment on games. So far this has not happened. Returning to the tour as a coach is currently out of the question for the maestro: “It’s difficult for me. My children are now 9 and 14 years old, I want to be there for them.”
He no longer sees himself on tour. “But I might imagine advising a player. If someone wants to come to Switzerland and spend a good week with me – I see that in my future.”
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