'It's a different intensity that Roger Federer brings', says former ATP star

The last time we saw Federer play was on January 30th, a time ago, basically. The match on the pitch was between two stars, him and Djokovic; but Federer suffers a knee injury that forces him to undergo surgery twice, then Covid has arrived which has upset all the appointments, not only the many in tennis, but the entire sports world. But beyond the events postponed or canceled, it was precisely the knee problem that left its mark, leading the tennis player to speak even about retirement: "I hope to find the field in 2021. We'll see ... But if my career should it stop here, it would be incredible to close it with this recognition, I hoped to be back to 100 percent by October, but I'm still not at my best, "Federer said at the Switzerland Sport Awards. The recognition he alludes to is the latest one he has just received at home, which crowned him the best Swiss sports athlete of the last 70 years, an incredible honor for him. To tell the truth, Federer has long felt that his stay on the tennis court is linked to his physical state, as well as to the passage of time. But 2021 will be a year, Covid permitting, full of commitments for the Basel tennis player, Australian Open, Tokyo Olympics, Wimbledon and US Open, and his presence in these events will now have to be carefully examined, especially in relation to his ability shooting. Former Australian player Sam Groth recently recalled his two encounters with Roger Federer, where the Swiss was super-focused. Groth believes Federer is accustomed to playing on the big courts at the Major events, which gives him extra confidence.

Groth discusses Roger Federer's attitude

During a recent interaction on Wide World of Sports with Peter Psaltis and Todd Woodbridge, Sam Groth spoke about 'his two special memories' taking on Roger Federer. "It's the touch and the finesse that he shows more than the other two names (Nadal and Djokovic) I mentioned," Groth said. "That's why people love to watch him so much. He has that little bit of delicacy about what he does. Don't underestimate the level of intensity he brings," Groth added. "When you think of intensity on a tennis court, you think of a Rafael Nadal. It's a different intensity that Roger Federer brings on the court." Despite many questions, fans will be more than excired to see the 6 times Australian Open champion take on Melbourne Park. Will Federer be able to hold his own against the demands of the tournament and the next generation players?

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