Federer, 39 sails and the goal to continue: Australia, next challenge

“I have been very strict and I have taken the rules very seriously. I have not seen my parents for three months and we have looked after our children to the best of our ability. But I think these strange times have given us the opportunity to reflect and take stock of what really matters: family, friends, health and happiness, “said Roger Federer after the lockdown. And the fact is that the Swiss, who turns 39 today, has been one of the so-called beneficiaries (within what fits) by this break. Long-term injured after undergoing surgery with the aim of eliminating his knee problems, the Basel man will not lose points or positions in the ranking and eHe hopes to get back to the competition in the best possible shape.

“We stand behind what has been decided: Roger will return for the Australian Open 2021 … if it is celebrated. However, the option of playing a tournament just before Melbourne is being considered.“, said Severin Luthi, Swiss coach, about his player, whose recovery is on the right track. Therefore, Federer will continue to play until at least 2021, and that is that he continues with several objectives in mind. With 20 Grand Slam, more that nobody and one ahead of Nadal, the Swiss wants to continue, although it seems increasingly complicated, adding greats to his record. Wimbledon, his favorite and where he won eight times, appears as the most feasible option for next season.

After being unable to compete in the Rio 2016 Olympic Games due to injury, Federer has the illusion of achieving Olympic gold in singles, a title that still resists him (it was silver in London 2012 although he does have an Olympic gold achieved in doubles with Stan Wawrinka in Beijing 2008) to complete, even more, his legend. The precedents endorse the Swiss, since after his serious injury in 2016 the Swiss returned under his jurisdiction at the 2017 Australian Open, lifting the title of champion. (The best of Roger Federer's career, in images).