Federer on Hopes for Nadal and Djokovic

 

By Alberto Amalfi | @Tennis_Now | Monday, December 11, 2023
 
Roger Federer closed his good profession shoulder-to-shoulder with rival Rafael Nadal.   

The Swiss Maestro hopes to see Nadal rise once more in 2024.

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In an interview with Chinese language tv community CGTN’s Sport Scene, Federer mentioned he hopes Nadal “comes again very robust subsequent yr.”  

💬Roger #Federer:
“I hope Rafa (#Nadal) come again very robust subsequent yr. And I hope Novak (#Djokovic) can carry on taking part in so long as he desires as a result of it is simply actually good for the sport to have these guys nonetheless within the recreation.”@Big3Tennis @norinchi_df @nadalnews @NovakFanClub pic.twitter.com/Pt5a99Xg4l

— CGTN Sports activities Scene (@CGTNSportsScene) December 7, 2023

Federer mentioned he hopes 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic continues competing so long as potential as a result of the presence of his iconic Huge 3 rivals is nice for the game.

“I hope Rafa comes again very robust subsequent yr. And I hope Novak can carry on taking part in so long as he desires as a result of it is simply actually good for the sport to have these guys nonetheless within the recreation,” Federer advised CGTN’s Sports activities Scene. “They’re the best icons of our sport. I felt very completely satisfied and lucky to play 40 to 50 occasions in opposition to one another, so I’ve loads of reminiscences of a lot of nice matches and battles.

“I’ve answered questions on them many occasions and might solely say the perfect about them. It has been improbable to share the courtroom with them for therefore a few years.”

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