Roger Federer Feels He Plays Better Now Than When Was...

[beard]

... ’20 Years Old’

“2021 is going to be an exciting year because normality is getting closer, although it is being very hard because of the virus. I really can’t wait any longer to play matches,” Federer mentioned.

The Swiss star spoke about how his game changed had over the past two decades.
He said, “I’m a more balanced player. Over time I have been able to adjust the details in my style of play, my footwork and the technology of my rackets that make me able to play better now than when I was 20 years old.”

Roger Federer Feels He Plays Better Now Than When Was '20 Years Old'

Roger Federer, who plans to make a comeback at the Geneva Open, feels that he plays better tennis now than when he was younger.

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[Third Serve]

I will watch this thread with great interest.

 

[Deleted member 748597]

PETEhammer is pleased to hear that.

 

[ForehandRF]

So he plays better than in 2001 and we can see that from the 2 Dubai matches he played his year lol

 

[beard]

So he plays better than in 2001 and we can see that from the 2 Dubai matches he played his year lol

He said that he FEELS... He hasn't provided any prove to you or anyone else... That's his thoughts...

 

[beard]

PETEhammer is pleased to hear that.

What about ABCD?

 

[RF-18]

So he plays better than in 2001 and we can see that from the 2 Dubai matches he played his year lol

That is not what he said though. He is not comparing matches. He is talking about himself as a player only.

 

[NatF]

Would love to see what 40 year old Fed would do to 29 year old Sampras.

 

[OhYes]

I knew it

 

[TheAssassin]

If only we could actually see the guy playing now lol... It's been forever.

 

[Arak]

He’s just saying that he’s now more mature as a player, which considering his age is not something unusual or shocking. Me too at 52 years old am much more mature as a player than when I was 20. The problem is that I don’t have the legs of a 20 years old. If I did I would be invincible

 

[Oceans]

Brilliant!

 

[ForehandRF]

That is not what he said though. He is not comparing matches. He is talking about himself as a player only.

He lacks the body of his 20 year old self, that's the problem.

 

[Raul_SJ]

If only we could actually see the guy playing now lol... It's been forever.

Played 2 grueling matches in 2021 for the Doha Oil Sheiks and promptly exited after collecting his millions just for showing up there.
When is his next appearance? Does he need more rest?

 

[ForehandRF]

He said that he FEELS... He hasn't provided any prove to you or anyone else... That's his thoughts...

He is a different player today, which is undeniable as he was forced to adapt and improve some weak spots but his physical shape compared to 20 years ago...oh well

 

[Third Serve]

PETEhammer is pleased to hear that.

Fed has really improved since the days when his backhand could make Lopez blush.

 

[MichaelNadal]

Well yes he has 20 more years of practice and experience

 

[GhostOfNKDM]

I’m reading ‘play better‘ as in ‘more experienced’ - doing a better job with controllable aspects of his game - technical, strategic and mental

It should be obvious that some elements of any tennis player’s, in fact any human being’s, athletic abilities will decline in their 30s and more rapidly in their 40s.

Foot speed, speed of shot etc are some things readily noticeable from old videos.

That’s my take but then some here will say that is Fedfan rationalization to which all I can do is ¯\_(ツ)_/¯.

 

[TMF]

Oh dear oh dear The 2021 French Open really can't come soon enough

 

[Notorious_Junkballer]

He has played worse with that shorter, "modern" back swing on his fh.

 

[UnforcedTerror]

Something is lost in translation, obviously he doesn't mean right now when he's not even playing

He's most likely talking about how his game improved over the years and that he became a more complete player in the latter half of his career which is true of course.

 

[NoleIsBoat]

Anyone who a shred of tennis insight and knowledge knows Federer has played his best tennis since 2014/2015.

 

[ForehandRF]

Would love to see what 40 year old Fed would do to 29 year old Sampras.

It would be too physically demanding for him.Pete in straights, he would move Fed from one side of the court to another it wouldn't be even funny

 

[The Blond Blur]

Ol’ Rog gonna Ol’ Rog

 

[Oceans]

He probably meant 2019 and early 2020 when he was moving well, forget about 2021 with the injury. W19 when he almost beat Djokodal b2b which would've been his greatest accomplishment proves this. Fed knows himself the best.

 

[travlerajm]

Theory of current weak era de-bunked by the expert.

 

[GhostOfNKDM]

It would be too physically demanding for him.Pete in straights, he would move Fed from one side of the court to another it wouldn't be even funny

Look at the certainty and confidence in the outcome of a hypothetical scenario

 

[Rosstour]

Played 2 grueling matches in 2021 for the Doha Oil Sheiks and promptly exited after collecting his millions just for showing up there.
When is his next appearance? Does he need more rest?

Watch your mouth. Those are big benefactors of Trump and Kushner. Show some respect!

On topic, what he is saying makes sense. At his age, I feel the same way. My physical capabilities are diminished to be sure, but my tennis IQ is so much higher and my strokes are so much more polished and consistent than they were 20 years ago, even ten years ago, that it makes up for it.

And now my anticipation is better so my court coverage is functionally better. Where I really feel the age is jumping for overheads. No more scissor kick.

 

[ForehandRF]

Look at the certainty and confidence in the outcome of a hypothetical scenario

I don't particulary like hypotheticals, but here I am going by the logic.If tennis would be about hitting sitters it would be another thing, but in this case... More experience, improved shots and/or technique are obviously not enough when your body is letting you down.

 

[GhostOfNKDM]

I don't particulary like hypotheticals, but here I am going by the logic.If tennis would be about hitting sitters it would be another thing, but in this case...

If by logic you mean bias, sure.

Your glee in the supposed outcome gives it away.

Logically one can’t even predict the outcome of an upcoming match between ATGs with 100% certainty, so forget far-fetched fairy tale hypotheticals.

 

[TheNachoMan]

Roger will hit his prime in his 80s

 

[sportsfan1]

Of course he's better in that he's more experienced, understands his game better. Physically and from movement perspective - no.

 

[ForehandRF]

If by logic you mean bias, sure.

Your glee in the supposed outcome gives it away.

Logically one can’t even predict the outcome of an upcoming match between ATGs with 100% certainty, so forget far-fetched fairy tale hypotheticals.

There is no bias and I am not talking about something certain here, but how I can favor a nearly 40 year old player over a 29 year old player of Pete's calibre ?
When it comes to certainities, only death and taxes.
You can call me biased if you see me pick Fed in a hypothetical scenario and that's not what I am doing here.

 

[Deleted member 771911]

Please no. Roger is such an expert troll. I am sure he has this thread open on a tab 24/7.

 

[KineticChain]

man, get so much mileage out of this meme

 

[Druss]

Roger will hit his prime in his 80s

Exactly. He’d have an additional 40 more years of experience.

 

[Rafa4LifeEver]

... ’20 Years Old’

“2021 is going to be an exciting year because normality is getting closer, although it is being very hard because of the virus. I really can’t wait any longer to play matches,” Federer mentioned.

The Swiss star spoke about how his game changed had over the past two decades.
He said, “I’m a more balanced player. Over time I have been able to adjust the details in my style of play, my footwork and the technology of my rackets that make me able to play better now than when I was 20 years old.”

Roger Federer Feels He Plays Better Now Than When Was '20 Years Old'

Roger Federer, who plans to make a comeback at the Geneva Open, feels that he plays better tennis now than when he was younger.

www.essentiallysports.com

Comedy stuff.

 

[Rafa4LifeEver]

Would love to see what 40 year old Fed would do to 29 year old Sampras.

Go down in straight sets

 

[JaoSousa]

Oh boy, this is gold.

2015 Fed was actually pretty good, but Fed from 2019 on would get mauled by Fed from 2003-2012.

 

[mike danny]

Oh boy, this is gold.

2015 Fed was actually pretty good, but Fed from 2019 on would get mauled by Fed from 2003-2012.

So would 2015 Fed...

 

[Sudacafan]

I am his fan, I would like to believe him, but in reality, what he says is utmost nonsense.

 

[Jason Swerve]

When Federer was 20, he was ignoring sincere improvement advice from his superiors (Peter and Hingis), skipping practices, regressing to old tendencies, and crying after his matches because he just 'didn't understand why' he couldn't win anything when he'd had such an easy time in the unpaid juniors. As soon as you involve some money and playing to live, the boys are weeded out from the men. It took a lot of soul searching for Federer to progress to a decently respectable game, and that didn't happen at age 20. The Federer now is better than the Federer back then, yes.

 

[Tennis_Hands]

Federer laughing in the face of the trolls, as we do alongside him.

 

[JaoSousa]

So would 2015 Fed...

He played quite well in 2015, with a new style. I agree he would lose, but not as bad as Fed at 38 years old.

 

[Lleytonstation]

... ’20 Years Old’

“2021 is going to be an exciting year because normality is getting closer, although it is being very hard because of the virus. I really can’t wait any longer to play matches,” Federer mentioned.

The Swiss star spoke about how his game changed had over the past two decades.
He said, “I’m a more balanced player. Over time I have been able to adjust the details in my style of play, my footwork and the technology of my rackets that make me able to play better now than when I was 20 years old.”

Roger Federer Feels He Plays Better Now Than When Was '20 Years Old'

Roger Federer, who plans to make a comeback at the Geneva Open, feels that he plays better tennis now than when he was younger.

www.essentiallysports.com

Maybe he simply adapted his game to the new style, while Rafa and Djoker had 6 year head starts.
Thus means Fed was greatest in his era and then completely changed his game to be second or third in another era.

Man he is good.

 

[big ted]

well federer had top 20 ranking when he was 20
now hes in the top 10 so.... lol

 

[daphne]

Fedr: I am the best ever. I am the most elegant one. I am the chosen one.
Fans: YEAH! Whatever you say goes!! Hail Fedr!

Fedr: I play the good tennis, NOW!

Fans: NOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Not true. You play the best tennis when it suits us! When we think you play the best, not when you think . We think for you. We are TTW experts!

 

[Forehanderer]

Anyone who a shred of tennis insight and knowledge knows Federer has played his best tennis since 2014/2015.

No, its 2021 where he is playing best tennis This is for you and other Nole fans who claim Fed was playing better at 34 years old than at 24 going by an article like this in 2015. Well Novak is 34 now. No excuses now. He should be playing as well as Fed 2015. So his loss to Evans was because Evans was playing well and not Novak playing bad. Evans is becoming the ATG of clay courters C'mon C'mon C'mon C'mon C'mon

 

[Forehanderer]

I am his fan, I would like to believe him, but in reality, what he says is utmost nonsense.

Pssst. He's selling cheap shoes and gear and this is a promo for the event. I've got news from Nadalovic fans. So its true.

 

[ForehandCross]

These threads only remind me that people here don't watch matches.

A day or two ago @MichaelNadal posted a 2013 Nadal video and I was baffled to see his movement and FH. Don't think he explodes into his shots like he used to then.


Two three months ago I watched 2015 and 2007 WB F side by side, I think I made a thread here about it as well. 2015 Federer was a level below 2007.


From Federer perspective, it's about both marketing and Self motivation. If a athelete keeps saying he played better before and not now, how would he believe he can won again?