Roger Federer would not be surprised about a new Grand Slam winner
Only one of the big three made it to the semi-finals at the ATP Finals. And now, Roger Federer, finally sees the generation change also approaching the majors.
by Jens Huiber
last edit: Nov 20, 2019, 08:26 am
On Saturday, Alexander Zverev and Roger Federer have left unintentionally, but within a relatively short time from London: Federer lost in the afternoon against Stefanos Tsitsipas, Zverev in the evening against Dominic Thiem. Not 48 hours later, the two landed in Buenos Aires to begin their South American tour. While in Madrid, the Davis Cup final tournament is running, in which the German team Alexander Zverev could have used very well.
The early cancellation of the German number one nobody resented, after all Zverev had unconditional vacation needs for themselves. Well, that will be postponed for now. Because even if the show battles against Federer without sporting relevance - alone the travel stress surpasses everything that Zverev would have to endure in the current week in the Caja Magical.
Zverev prophesies new champion
On the other hand, who can resist the reputation of Roger Federer? The Maestro has not shown up in the Swiss Davis Cup team for some time, so it's no wonder that the Swiss did not qualify for the final tournament. Federer, 38 years old, knows how to divide his powers, has distanced himself from his nomination for the ATP Cup in early 2020. He will not play a single match match before the Australian Open.
And there is still one of the favorites in the tournament, but probably behind the seven-time champion Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal, who have contested the final in Melbourne last year. Alexander Zverev, on the other hand, has prophesied in London that the tennis fans will see a new Grand Slam champion next year. Roger Federer looks the same. "
Federer hopes for a last chance
"We know that year after year it gets more difficult to keep the slams in our small group," Federer explained at a press conference in Buenos Aires. "I would not be surprised if we see new champions, but also old ones. And of course I hope that I'm part of it. "Last season, he was only one point away from the 21st Major title. "I'm so, so close this year at Wimbledon. I hope that I can give myself another chance and use it again. "