Roger Federer works a lot in order to make it look so easy, says Blake
Speaking on Tennis Channel the former world No. 4 James Blake commented on Roger Federer's longevity. The American said: "People think what Roger does is easy because he's so graceful, he doesn't sweat, and just makes it look easy. It takes a lot of hard work to make anything this good look this easy."
On his three-set win over Jo-Wilfried Tsonga Federer added: "I thought I took some wrong choices on the serve location. It was a tough couple of points to lose both points at deuce when I came back from 15-40. Already beforehand I thought in the game I was serving in the wrong locations and he made me pay for it. So, I think that was a bit of a loose game from my side but I thought really after that Jo was able to pick up his game and do better especially on the return. He got a great break, you know, to win the set as well. I thought it was tough but for me key was clearly to stay positive because I wasn't down in the score, it was just only even at one set all, and, you know, fought as much as I could and tried to stay with him because he really was able to pick up his game. I always knew it was going to be tight because he has got a great first serve. He's got all the chances to hit great forehands. He remains dangerous throughout and I knew obviously once I gave away that lead thing will get very very tight and they did. It was a great match, great atmosphere. I really enjoyed it. I was really happy also for him with the ovation he got at the end, you know, it really felt like they wanted to see him again next year. So, I hope he comes back."
from Tennis World USA http://bit.ly/2Ryyg6a
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