Roger Federer ‘feels like he can play for a few more years,’ says legend
Roger Federer ‘feels he can play on for a few more years,’ accorinding the Australian legend Rod Laver.
Laver knows Federer well, with the Swiss star naming the Laver Cup in honour of his childhood hero.
The two have developed a close relationship in recent years, and Laver believes Federer is not considering retirment yet, despite the man himself remaining tight-lipped on his plans.
“He feels he can play on for a few years,” Laver told ABC.
“In fact, one time, two or three years ago he said he thought he could play until he’s 40.
“At the moment he’s 38. And playing as well as pretty much – you saw the Wimbledon final, where they played for 4.5 hours against Djokovic, and he had match points.
“I feel like he can make them till he’s 40. He may go beyond that.”
Federer has recently suggested that he has plans to keep playing until Wimbledon next year, but refused to commit any further than that.
“Inside myself I decided that I want to play until Wimbledon,” Federer said.
“Now I am busy about making a choice for Tokyo. I already discussed about it with my team and I asked how they see it.
“I also spoke with Mirka (his wife). I will definitely take a decision over the next weeks.
Follow us on Twitter @T365Official and like our Facebook page.
Latest
-
French OpenChris Evert believes Rafael Nadal is on the brink of one of sport’s great achievements
Rafael Nadal is trying to win his 21st Grand Slam title and 14th French Open.
-
ATP TourTennis365’s live scores and results centre: Follow day one from the 2021 French Open here…
Catch the live action from Roland Garros with our scores centre…
-
French OpenNovak Djokovic ‘ready, fit and motivated’ for French Open after Belgrade title success
“I am ready,” says Novak Djokovic ahead of French Open.
-
Kevin PalmerChris Evert: Serena Williams has lost her fear factor but she is still the greatest
Chris Evert believes Serena Williams could still claim Grand Slam No 24.
-
ATP Tour‘Now is my time to play,’ says Nick Kyrgios as he prepares for grass-court return after lengthy break
Nick Kyrgios is “super excited” to return to action.
-
French Open‘Realistic’ Roger Federer: ‘I know my limitations, but that doesn’t mean I ain’t going to be hard to beat’
“I’m just realistic,” says Roger Federer.
-
Tennis NewsNovak Djokovic admits he will ‘think twice’ about competing at Tokyo Games if no fans are allowed
Novak Djokovic could change his mind about Tokyo Games.
-
T365 RecallT365 Recall: When ‘comeback kid’ Gaston Gaudio captured shock French Open title in 2004
Oli Jefford remembers Gaston Gaudio’s moment of glory at the 2004 French Open.
-
French OpenIs Rafael Nadal’s prowess on clay starting to wane? Boris Becker believes ‘he’s half a step slower’
“Maybe it’s already the first sign of the times with Nadal,” says Becker.
-
French Open‘I just can’t see Serena Williams winning a major on clay at this stage of her career’
“Her preparation appears sporadic.”