Does Federer Have Another Major in Him, Or Is He Officially Over The Hill?

[tenniswright]

I'm sure this has been discussed before, but I'd be interested to here others' opinions on the matter. Is he going to be able to take one more major title?

I'll start by voicing my trepidation over whether he'll be able to. His out-wide forehand is too clear a weakness to get by the best guys now. He would have to serve incredibly well, but it almost seems like he's lost some on his serve after all of his back issues.

What do you guys think? Anyone disagree with me and think he's going to come back strong in 2017?

 

[tennisfan2015]

No. Never again.

 

[csmoove899]

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[VaporDude95]

He got to the Wimbledon SF on 2 tires. Anything is possible.

 

[tenniswright]

In this weak era, anything is possible.

That's true. A couple well-timed gong strikes, a bout of infidelity, and it's anyone's game...


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[Feather]

Yes, he will have a shot at Wimbledon and US Open next year, very slim chances though

 

[MasturB]

Would love it if the one slam he wins is Roland Garros.

Wimby would be awesome too, but Roland Garros at this age would be the most unexpected thing ever.

 

[dr325i]

In this weak era, anything is possible.

Except Federer winning another slam...

 

[Tennis_Hands]

The window of opportunity is closing quickly, but he still has a chance.

Another year or two.

 

[cluckcluck]

If Borovick gets knocked out early he has a chance at any major.

 

[WhiskeyEE]

2015 Federer would've won 2 slams this year.

 

[La Grande]

The truth is, he does. But it's easier not to believe. And to those Fed fans that would rather not believe, I don't blame you.

It makes it easier that way...

 

[cockneyDjoker]

No more majors for Federer I'm afraid. Not on Novak's watch

 

[cluckcluck]

No more majors for Federer I'm afraid. Not on Novak's watch

How's that gold medal feeling? ...oh...yeah...

 

[cockneyDjoker]

How's that gold medal feeling? ...oh...yeah...

Djokovic has just as many gold medals as Federer in singles

 

[cluckcluck]

Djokovic has just as many gold medals as Federer in singles

And yet, has more silver and doubles gold than Borovick.

 

[cockneyDjoker]

And yet, has more silver and doubles gold than Borovick.

It's about winning though and Federer got spanked by Murray. Djokovic will still have the opportunity to win in 2020 which Federer wont have because he'll be retired

 

[cluckcluck]

It's about winning though and Federer got spanked by Murray. Djokovic will still have the opportunity to win in 2020 which Federer wont have because he'll be retired

 

[Elektra]

Only if the field is very weak and he takes on scrubs like Batista Agut, Gasquet etc.

 

[Mainad]

I'm sure this has been discussed before, but I'd be interested to here others' opinions on the matter. Is he going to be able to take one more major title?

I'll start by voicing my trepidation over whether he'll be able to. His out-wide forehand is too clear a weakness to get by the best guys now. He would have to serve incredibly well, but it almost seems like he's lost some on his serve after all of his back issues.

What do you guys think? Anyone disagree with me and think he's going to come back strong in 2017?

It really will depend on how quickly, if at all, he can regain his 2015 level. After all, he made back to back Slam finals last year and was only stopped by Djokovic. So, if he can still play at that level, it doesn't seem impossible to envisage given that Djokovic may have the odd stumble like at Wimbledon this year. But can he still play at that level? That's what we all wait to see when the new season gets underway.