Roger Federer full of praise for Bob Bryan
After his success at the ATP Masters 1000 tournament in Miami, Roger Federer also kept an eye on the double champions.
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last edit: Apr 03, 2019, 06:03 pm
20 years of Key Biscayne and Miami - Roger Federer crowned the period in which he actively participated in the second ATP Masters 1000 tournament on Sunday with the final victory against an injured John Isner. The day before, it was Mike and Bob Bryan who won the double title against Wesley Koolhof and Stefanos Tsitsipas.
That Bob Bryan, who, alongside Federer, is the only player who started in 1999. Surprisingly, also in the singles, where Bob made it to position 116 in the world rankings. This is no longer the case, the title account on Brother Mike's side has been increased to 118 successes. After inserting an artificial hip that forced Bob to take a break of more than six months. And Roger Federer happily took notice of it.
Bob Bryan as inspiration for Andy Murray
"What Bob shows is certainly inspiring for many players, even if it's only in doubles, which means that it's not as physically demanding as the single," said Federer on Sunday. "But he doesn't just play a little, he wins! And that's just wonderful to see. I'm really happy for him. "
Serbian double veteran Nenad Zimonjic has returned with two fake hips, but is still waiting for his first success. And Andy Murray is just trying the first punching exercises again. "It is great when they are back," Federer continued. "I am sure that Bob is also a great inspiration for Murray. I hope this will help Andy find the way back. ”