‘Roger Federer wants to stop when he wants to,’ says former ATP ace

The past of Roland Garros will not be a fond memory for Rafael Nadal. In this tournament, the Spaniard began to feel those problems in his left foot again and, in addition, he lost in the semifinals against Novak Djokovic. Precisely, about Serbian, he has spoken in an interview for the Japanese website Web Number Web.

There, he has praised one of his rivals, ensuring that he is a «perfect» player and «without weaknesses» «I think Novak was more efficient and intelligent than me in that game», says Rafa, referring to the match they played together in the past Roland Garros.

Besides, I think he was cooler than me. I wanted to keep winning in Paris for as long as possible, but it couldn’t be the last time. I am looking forward to returning to Roland Garros next year », continues the Mallorcan.

The Asturian, who saw how Nole got two Slams in a row to tie 20 the greats who own him and Roger Federer, highlights the figure of the Serbian, current number 1 in the ranking. “He is the perfect tennis player, he has no weak points.

Although he plays on dirt, hard court or grass, he is capable of winning. This year has been incredibly strong. Even on those days when things don’t seem to go his way, you have the feeling that he will end up winning, ”Rafa said.

Federer is still hungry for success

Tommy Haas believes that while Roger Federer is satisfied with the career he has had thus far, the Swiss still has a burning desire to return to tour and retire on his own terms.

“We saw at Wimbledon that he was a bit injured, he wasn’t moving as well as usual,” Tommy Haas said in an interview with L’Equipe. But he’s going to do everything he can to get back. I’m 100% sure the goal is Wimbledon.

It is his best surface to go far again. The German noted that the Swiss is still “hungry” for success and wants the luxury of finishing his illustrious career on his own terms. ” He’s happy, ”Haas added.

“You have no reason not to be. He knows it, there is a lot of gratitude in him. Love life. But he is still hungry. He still hopes to be able to return. He wants to stop when he wants to, decide when it is time to say that you no longer like it (because) you lose too much ”.

Indian Wells Tennis Garden is one of the most iconic tournaments on the tennis tour, with a rich history and scenic beauty. This year, clippings of Rafael Nadal, Naomi Osaka, Roger Federer, Serena Williams, Dominic Thiem, Novak Djokovic and Ashleigh Barty appeared on the wall.

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