Roger Federer is interested in improving all the time, says Wilander
Roger Federer was praised by Mats Wilander after his straight-sets win over Dan Evans. The Swede, speaking of the Swiss, said: "He is interested in tennis, conditions, technique, improving all time. But it's very important to understand that the difference between 30 and 22-23 is huge for tennis players because even the movement, you slip. You get bounced on the court and you get tired. Federer loves when it's a bit dry and a bit warm. Evans is fun to play against, Roger learned a lot from the Australian Open match and he doesn't have many weapons to hurt Roger, who is better at everything."
Wilander also analyzed Paolo Lorenzi's amazing effort during his straight-set loss to Stan Wawrinka. "He is such a great fighter, 38 years old. Roger Federer plays at that age, Feliciano Lopez. Lorenzi runs so much, unbelievable fight. Lorenzi played an excellent match, he fought until the last point and Wawrinka knew he was the better player but he could not keep the focus all the time. And then you are in trouble against someone like Lorenzi. Wawrinka served well and that's a sign of confidence."
Wawrinka enjoys competing at the US Open. "I think in general I'm quite happy where I am. I'm quite happy with the fans, the people. If I look when I arrive at the tournament, like here, when I come on the court, I'm really happy. I have a lot of support, a lot of fans," said the 34-year-old who faces Novak Djokovic next.
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