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Gabs011
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There has been much talk about this topic lately. If another thread similar to this one has already been made then I apologise for that.
I was really happy when Fed got rid of Roche as by the end it really seemed that Roche was more of a burden than anything else.
The reason I think this is an interesting question is because Fed is not another ordinary ATP player. With most players you really feel like they rely heavily on their coach - if not for their expertise then solely for their support & presence.
But with Fed who is at such a high level both technically and also mentally what can a coach really offer him? Would the coach eventually not prove to be a burden just like Roche? In his early years, despite his greatness, Fed was still maturing and definitely needed someone there with him. But now I feel he has reached a stage where his team of Mirka and himself really don't need anybody else.
With any coach - when they start coaching a new player - I think there is the pressure to suggest changes in order to justify their worth. However, I think this is the danger with the Fed situation that a coach may want to change what is already perfect and doesnt need changing.
But for those of you who think he needs a coach - then who would be a good fit (please explain why that coach would be good as I have little knowledge about coaches).
Many thanks
I was really happy when Fed got rid of Roche as by the end it really seemed that Roche was more of a burden than anything else.
The reason I think this is an interesting question is because Fed is not another ordinary ATP player. With most players you really feel like they rely heavily on their coach - if not for their expertise then solely for their support & presence.
But with Fed who is at such a high level both technically and also mentally what can a coach really offer him? Would the coach eventually not prove to be a burden just like Roche? In his early years, despite his greatness, Fed was still maturing and definitely needed someone there with him. But now I feel he has reached a stage where his team of Mirka and himself really don't need anybody else.
With any coach - when they start coaching a new player - I think there is the pressure to suggest changes in order to justify their worth. However, I think this is the danger with the Fed situation that a coach may want to change what is already perfect and doesnt need changing.
But for those of you who think he needs a coach - then who would be a good fit (please explain why that coach would be good as I have little knowledge about coaches).
Many thanks
