Grand Slam Record – It has been the #1 topic in the tennis world for years. Roger Federer (40) broke the brand to unimaginable heights at the 2018 Australian Open with his 20th major title. Rafael Nadal (35) and now Novak Djokovic (34) have drawn in recent years. The Big Three are equal in 20 majors.
After his latest Wimbledon victory, Djokovic allowed himself to go on with a great statement: “This means that none of the three of us will stop.” Quite simply because everyone wants to be the only number 1.
But Federer sees it completely differently. In an interview with GQ, Djokovic corrects: “Obviously he was speaking for himself: he was in a state of adrenaline when he said that and he doesn’t know where I am or where Rafael is. But he is well-meaning.”
“My view is a little different.”
That they are all in 20 majors is absolutely amazing. “But I think others have a different attitude than me at the moment. I think we all want to win more and achieve more, of course, because that’s what you need at that level,” says Federer.
Federer on press pressure: “This is a terrible situation”
I Interview with “GQ” Federer also talks about the rapid rise of Emma Raducano, her Wimbledon problems and mental problems in tennis It was also recently published by Naomi Osaka.
“The tension is very high. “I think it has a lot to do with social media,” Federer says. In the early part of his career, there was no social media at all. Suddenly they are everywhere. It is in this context that the state of the press must be reconsidered.”
‘We need a revolution’
Players, leagues and the media will have to come together for this. “We need a revolution. Or at least further development of the current situation. I think we have to help the younger generation more, train and guide them,” demands Federer.
“I can’t imagine how I would have used social media early in my career; I have no idea how I would have done it.” Because Federer sees this as a big problem. “For every ten nice comments, there is always one negative comment, and of course you focus on that. It’s a terrible situation.”
It also speaks of pressure to fulfill obligations as well as to maintain a certain image. “Even when I feel bad, I know that I have to act a certain way in front of the world press. We must not forget that tennis players are athletes and professionals, but we are human too.” (SME)
I Interview with “GQ” Federer also talks about the rapid rise of Emma Raducano, her Wimbledon problems and mental problems in tennis It was also recently published by Naomi Osaka.
“The tension is very high. “I think it has a lot to do with social media,” Federer says. In the early part of his career, there was no social media at all. Suddenly they are everywhere. It is in this context that the state of the press must be reconsidered.”
‘We need a revolution’
Players, leagues and the media will have to come together for this. “We need a revolution. Or at least further development of the current situation. I think we have to help the younger generation more, train and guide them,” demands Federer.
“I can’t imagine how I would have used social media early in my career; I have no idea how I would have done it.” Because Federer sees this as a big problem. “For every ten nice comments, there is always one negative comment, and of course you focus on that. It’s a terrible situation.”
It also speaks of pressure to fulfill obligations as well as to maintain a certain image. “Even when I feel bad, I know that I have to act a certain way in front of the world press. We must not forget that tennis players are athletes and professionals, but we are human too.” (SME)
Losing in a Wimbledon quarter-final, as he did this year, is usually not enough. But knee operations change a lot. “But the road has been long and arduous for me, which is why my view is a little different.”
“A player will break our chain”
The Basel viewer doesn’t think it’s unlikely that other players will reach this level in the future. “An amazing new player will break into our series of 20 major championships at some point – but not overnight!” Federer says.
It is easier to master the different surfaces than it was before. At that time, there were hard and clay court players. “And there weren’t many players who could play on all surfaces.”
Things were fundamentally different. “Players did not chase slams one after another and records one after another as they do today. Nowadays, such a strategy is part of career.” (SME)
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