Fucsovics on Roger Federer:'I now have more experience and I really want to beat him'

27 year old Marton Fucsovics is through to the fourth round of the Australian Open where he will face the 20 time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer, of Switzerland. This is only the second time that Fucsovics is through to the last 16 at a Grand Slam, the first time was also here in Melbourne two years ago  and his opponent then was also Federer. The Swiss legend beat Fucsovics in straight sets and Fucsovics hopes to do better this time.

Speaking to the ATP website, Fucsovics says, "It’s not going to be easy against Roger, but I am playing the best tennis of my career. I feel like I’m getting older, more mature and experienced, but I’m still working hard. Since I changed my coaches two months ago, we’ve been working on my serve day-by-day."

Reflecting on his loss to Federer two years ago, the former top rated junior says, "I was a newcomer two years ago, it was my first year in the Top 100. I was very hungry and positive. Two years ago, against Roger, it was a sensation to reach the fourth round and play my idol. We played in the 2019 Dubai quarter-finals and I was close to the winning the first set. I now have more experience, I’m stronger than two years ago, and I really want to beat him.”

The Hungarian player says he has found a balance in life which has translated to being more successful on the court. "The key is to work hard before tournaments and to arrive with a fresh mind and physically. I don’t like to play week after week, I like going home for a few days, to refuel the tank. In beating Shapovalov, Sinner and Paul so far this week, I've felt fresh. I've been clear on my tactics and I've served well, backing up my groundstrokes.”

Currently ranked No. 67 in the world, Fucsovics says his goal is improve upon his career high ranking of No. 31 which he reached in March last year. "I want to make my country proud. I want to be better and better.”

This will be the third meeting between Roger Federer and Fucsovics and the Swiss legend has a 2-0 lead in their head-to-head series.

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