MATS WILANDER SEES ROGER FEDERER AT THE TOP FOR ANOTHER FIVE YEARS

Written by: Staff on 24th September 2014

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MATS WILANDER SEES ROGER FEDERER AT THE TOP FOR ANOTHER FIVE YEARS

epa04395678 Swiss Davis Cup team player Roger Federer (L) and team captain Severin Luethi (R) attend a press conference following the draw of the Davis Cup World Group semi final tie between Switzerland and Italy at Palexpo in Geneva, Switzerland, 11 September 2014. The Davis Cup World Group semi final will take place from 12 to 14 September 2014. EPA/SALVATORE DI NOLFI |

Former tennis great Mats Wilander expects that 33-year-old Roger Federer has another five years left in his career, such is the enthusiasm for the game still exhibited by the record 17-time grand slam winner. Former teenaged Roland Garros champion Wilander, now a Eurosport tennis guru, predicts great things ahead for the Swiss whose enthusiasm for the sport remains at a peak.

Wilander puts down his instinct to the curiosity that Federer still has in reserve, even as a father of two sets of infant twins. “He is interested in the world of tennis much more than people would know or think. He really is interested in everything,” said the Swede, 50. “He watches, he controls, he asks. He also likes to try all the time different things while training and practicing.

“He is far more interested in the dynamics of the sport than I had ever seen before in a player. His love for tennis is enormous. He wants to keep on learning, and that’s why he hired Stefan Edberg in his team. He wanted to improve his volley”.

Roger Federer of Switzerland holds his trophy following the men’s final match for the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis Club, in London, Britain, 08 July 2012. EPA/JONATHAN BRADY

Federer won his last major two years ago at Wimbledon and suffered through an injury-plagued 2013 before bouncing back in 2014, regaining his place in the top three and winning titles in Dubai, Halle and Cincinnati. He lost a US Open semi-final to Marin Cilic after playing the Wimbledon final against Novak Djokovic, going down last July in a tense five-setter.

“He has a big heart. He is a big fighter and I see him playing for five more years, achieving one of the most long-lived careers in the history of the sport,” said Wilander.

Editors Note : The team @ 10sballs.com agree with Mats Wilander. Federer is a rare athlete. He really juggles a lot of balls . He will be part of TENNIS forever. He is set with the Roger Federer Foundation. Wilson lifetime ambassador. Same with Nike , Rolex , his own management company. …..it’s all a beautiful thing to witness. The 2015 calendar should be ready to order. It’s always magnificent. Poppa Robbie Federer does a beautiful job as the photo editor. Check the Roger Federer foundation site.

Topics: 17-time Grand Slam winner, Mats Wilander, Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, Stefan Edberg, Tennis, Wimbledon

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September 24, 2014 at 11:36 am

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