Lüthi on Federer's comeback: "Tennis is only gradually becoming more important"
What about Roger Federer and his comeback in 2021? Everything is on schedule, at least his coach Severin Lüthi assures.
by Florian Goosmann
last edit: Oct 05, 2020, 07:34 pm
There were two big absents at the French Open 2020, the absence of one being a little more decisive. And so while the other nick kyrgios , at least via Twitter in current events interfere , seems to concentrate fully on his comeback Roger Federer.
The Swiss had to endure two knee operations this year; the second, because the first was unsatisfactory after all, with the result that 2020 for the maestro will go down in history as a season with just one tournament start at the Australian Open.
At the moment everything seems to be going according to plan, at least that's what Federer's long-term coach Severin Lüthi says. "Roger still has no stress. Tennis is only gradually becoming more important," Lüthi told Blick . Initially, physiotherapy was on the 39-year-old's program, currently it is building condition, with a smooth transition. Important: regular trainer meetings and good communication.
Federer: Don't rush into tennis when it comes to tennis
Lüthi himself will only be involved again when things really get going on the pitch. Currently, Federer would only play tennis "every now and then" again. However, since 2021 is still a bit away, there is no stress here. "Our motto is: Don't rush things at his age - Kondi still has priority!" The hard training should follow when Federer no longer feels any restrictions and is fit enough. The goal is to play the Australian Open in 2021, according to Lüthi, should the tournament take place. "If something is going on in Australia, Roger will be there - that's the plan."
Incidentally, the tournament director personally confirmed this from Melbourne. "Roger confirmed this morning that he will be there," said Craig Tiley on Sunday, according to Australian The Age . A few weeks ago, Tiley announced a plan for how the Australian Open should be carried out corona-safe.