Serena Williams: Roger Federer is a genius - and the best of all time
Before leaving the WTA tournament in Parma, Serena Williams quickly explained who she thinks is the best player of all time.
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last edit: May 19, 2021, 01:57 pm
It didn't go particularly well for the two most prominent 39-year-olds in the tennis circus. While Serena Williams was able to win a round at the WTA Tour 250 tournament in Parma before losing to Katarina Siniakova, Roger Federer went swimming in his comeback match against Pablo Andujar in Geneva despite a 4-2 lead in the third set . What made the maestro come to the not particularly daring prediction that he would not win the French Open in 2021.
Which in the endless and almost indecisive debate about who is the greatest tennis player of all time, would not bring any significant shifts. Yes, Rafael Nada l could take over the sole lead in major titles with his 14th triumph in Roland Garros, and with his success in Rome, the Spaniard has also caught up with Novak Djokovic in terms of Masters 1000 trophies.
Serena wants to play like Federer
But if Serena Williams has his way, then this discussion (of which the 23-time Grand Slam winner is also an integral part on the women's side) must also include other components than just sporting successes.
"I think you can sum it up in two words: Roger Federer," said Serena in Parma when asked about the GOAT. “It's just a mixture of sporting brilliance and class, it's great and has changed our sport. You see players like him play, how he moves, his technique. The guy is a genius. "
And Serena added more. “For me he really is the greatest player. You can't dislike him, that's my feeling. His game is so fantastic. If only I could play like Roger! "