'I saw how much Roger Federer suffered', says former Top 10

Finally a photo that all tennis fans and Roger Federer fans in particular wanted to see. From Switzerland, the twenty-time Slam champion, posts a photo on social media that immortalizes him during the execution of the service in a tennis court that could be part of one of his real estate properties that he has in the country. "Back to work", this is the comment with which the Swiss shared the photograph. Back to work then for a Federer who, for those who know him well, knows that he can't wait to be able to return to compete with his usual opponents who in his absence have equaled some of his records. One above all that of the number of Grand Slams won which now, after the victory of his eternal rival Rafa Nadal at the last French Open, he shares with the Majorcan. In an interview with Blick, Marc Rosset, who retired from the professional game in 2005, talked Roger Federer's state in the immediate aftermath of the tragedy.

Marc Rosset recalls how he provided Federer emotional support

"I was at the funeral of Roger Federer 's coach Peter Carter and saw how much Roger suffered - he was destroyed," Marc Rosset said. Rosset also revealed that he accompanied Federer when the latter paid a visit to Carter's parents. The meeting took place during the Davis Cup tie between Switzerland and Australia in Melbourne. "When Roger Federer was in Melbourne for the Davis Cup, he wanted to visit Carter's parents. I went with him to be there for him - that's normal among friends. And I hope that a few people will do this for me too, if I need it," Rosset said. "You have to go through such moments, they are more formative than an Olympic victory. If you win a medal, you are happy and everyone congratulates you, okay. But grief triggers more intense emotions," Rosset added. The entire Federer staff, in recent weeks, has explained to the various newspapers that the return of the Swiss should take place at the next Australian Open, but there are two questions that do not allow us to have the mathematical certainty of his presence at the tournament. The first is certainly related to his health condition. A Federer far from the best form would not show up at the next Australian Open just to make an appearance. If he decided to participate it would be to play them as a protagonist and consequently aim for victory. The second doubt is linked to the real risk that the first Grand Slam of the year will not be played due to the pandemic. In this regard, a few days ago, the Australian tennis number one Craig Tiley seemed quite worried about the contagion situation and is looking together with the tournament organizers for solutions that can satisfy everyone or at least not disappoint anyone.

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