Michael Kohlmann - "Only Roger Federer can beat Novak Djokovic"
The German Davis Cup captain Michael Kohlmann is betting on a Wimbledon final 2019 of the two top-seeded players: Novak Djokovic against Roger Federer. And sees the Swiss just ahead.
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last edit: Jun 29, 2019, 05:25 pm
Michael Kohlmann will not travel to Wimbledon this time, but will of course take a closer look at the matches on Church Road from a distance. "I think I'll go with Roger Federer this year," Kohlmann replied in an interview with sportradio360 when asked who would have a real chance against defending champion Novak Djokovic. "You always say that if Federer wants to have another chance, he has to win it this year. On the other hand, you have been saying that for eight years." The last meeting of the two all-time greats took place in Wimbledon in 2015, when Djokovic prevailed in four sets. "I think Roger is well prepared and that it was a good plan to only play one tournament," Kohlmann continued.
The Davis Cup boss has great confidence in his top German staff. Above all, of course, Alexander Zverev. "In Halle I found Sascha quite good. I followed the game against Robin Haase from the pitch. I found that positive, also how the match went," said Kohlmann. "The game against David Goffin was not bad either, Sascha could have won well. So I believe that the preparations for Wimbledon are going quite well. And he is also ready to at least confirm his setting."
The journey with Jan-Lennard Struff continues
The development of Jan-Lennard Struff over the past few weeks is also very positive for Michael Kohlmann. "The interesting thing about Struffi is: you always have the feeling that he has not yet reached the end. There is still room for improvement. And I think that is very positive when you can talk about a player like this. Because you have the feeling has: The journey can go on. That's how I see Struffi too. He plays very consistently throughout the year, with one small exception in Munich. And in Stuttgart I felt that the knot could burst, the first tournament victory was due But then another player was just that little bit better. "
Struff is not given the honor at Wimbledon to accompany Marcos Baghdatis on his way to retirement: After Borna Coric's injury-related cancellation, the Warsteiner is now playing against Radu Albot.