Roger Federer turns 40 in August, and he is still eager to chase notable titles and extend his career for a couple of more years.
The former world number 1 admitted he will now play last Wimbledon this year, feeling happy about his game at the moment while acknowledging the retirement has to come at some point.
“I’ve played a lot of tennis during my career. I loved every single minute on the pitch and I hope there is still something left inside me. I feel lucky to be able to play right now.” Federer said.
“These victories are even more special because I am almost 40 years old, indeed Wimbledon is my last Grand Slam before reaching the fateful 40. At this point it’s all a bonus, we’ll see how far I can get here.” Federer added.
Federer’s accomplishments and longevity are superior to those of previous tennis legends and to those of the greatest athletes in other sports.
Federer and Lorenzo Sonego will meet at Centre Court for a place in the last eight of the tournament this Monday. The eight-time Wimbledon champion is alive in the tournament after winning in four sets over British sensation, Cameron Norrie.
“This is where I needed to probably get out of the match somehow and give myself a chance to play Gasquet who suits my game better especially on the faster courts,” Federer said.
“The same thing against Norrie, I was very clear how I wanted to play and this is how I wanna feel so I feel like maybe thanks to Gasquet and now, Norrie I’m in a much better frame of mind mentally and I have to be if I wanna be competitive in that second week here at Wimbledon.” he added.
