Rusedski: “I don't think Federer will win a Grand Slam again”

The extenista Greg Rusedski, finalist of the US Open in 1997, analyzed in an interview in Tennis 365 how he expects the return of the circuit to be, where he sees it difficult for Roger Federer to lift a Grand Slam title again.

The Canadian nationalized British, ironized about the fact that the coronavirus pandemic coincided with Roger Federer's knee operation, although he did not ignore the gravity of the current situation. “It is very curious that Roger has surgery and the entire circuit is canceled until he is ready to return. Obviously the coronavirus is a very serious situation and everyone's health is the priority now, but this break has given Federer time. to recover from his latest injury. “

However, despite the operation, Rusedski sees it very difficult for Roger Federer to lift a Grand Slam title again. “With that said, I think it will be very difficult for Federer to win a Grand Slam again when the circuit starts again. He will be 39 years old by then and winning a Grand Slam at that age will be very difficult.” Rusedski highlights the great moment of Nadal and Djokovic, which would force Federer to look for new tactics to beat them. “I have seen videos of Novak Djokovic training, Nadal is also on the track and I haven't seen what innovations Federer can bring to his game to win Grand Slam at this point in his career while these two guys are at their best. “

For this reason, Rusedski sees Nadal and Djokovic as great favorites for the US Open title, although he does not dare to definitively rule out Federer. “Last year at the US Open Federer fell weary from the heat and lost in his quarterfinal match. It would be a fantastic story if he could win it, but I think Djokovic and Nadal will be the rivals to beat. Next on that list of Federer favorites, you can't rule him out. “