Roger Federer shares thoughts on David Ferrer retiring from tennis
In a press conference in Madrid Roger Federer commented on David Ferrer's upcoming retirement from the professional tennis. The Swiss defeated Ferrer all the 17 times they faced each other. The Spaniard often described the Basel native as the greatest player he ever played against as he never beat him.
"I'm a big admirer of his work ethic and personality", admitted Federer. "Of course, also his success. But the person comes first and he's -- the guy has been so solid for the last 20 years. He's always been the same guy and I have always appreciated that. We've always had for the little we speak together, you know -- or as much as we speak together -- it's always been one of a lot of respect and, obviously, we've had some good matches over the years. They all went my way -- okay, fine. But I don't see it the head-to-head that way, you know. I see a guy -- he's at my level and I look to him eye-to-eye, you know. And so I'm happy for him that he was able to take the decision and really he seemed genuinely happy because he is also playing well now at the end of his career and he can go out on his terms and for any top athlete like he is, that is the dream, you know, that you can leave on your terms. And I hope it is going to be a wonderful experience for him. I'm sure he will be a little torn in his heart that it's coming to an end. But yet he's going to feel the love from the people. And that was already a case in Barcelona as well when he played Rafa there and now again here in Madrid. It is going to be great. He has all the respect from my side. He doesn't need to prove himself anymore. And I just wish him all the very best for what is to come with his family and his future."
from Tennis World USA http://bit.ly/2E2a5aC
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