'It’s nice of Roger Federer that I can always...', says former Top 10

The GOAT race is a topic of discussion both among fans of the tennis world and among the insiders themselves. Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic have been struggling for some time to prove to the world who is the best of all time and one of the titles that can most consecrate one of them at the top is the most Grand Slam titles won. Currently Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal share this record with 20 successes in the Grand Slam while world number one Novak Djokovic is stopped at 17. In a few days, at the Australian Open, Rafael Nadal, thanks to the absence of the great Swiss rival, will have the chance to outdo Federer and become the most successful Grand Slam player in tennis history. Although Roger Federer is not playing at the tournament, his mixed doubles partner at the Hopman Cup and former World No.4, Belinda Bencic seems quite excited about it. She’s even transformed her hotel room into a training ground and is making full use of her quarantine.

Bencic talks about Roger Federer

“Sure,” began a confident Belinda Bencic. “But it also depends on whether there will be an Olympics.” Bencic also highlighted that she wanted Federer to play more and more. She mentioned that she likes to play with Roger Federer and would love to do that again. “I hope Roger will still play, I would love to play with him again,” added the Swiss player. The pair of Federer and Bencic enjoyed great success at the Hopman Cup 2019 in Australia. Thus, she was also asked whether she still had any contact with Federer and his wife Mirka lately. “Yes, I keep in touch with both of them. It’s nice of Roger that I can always ask him anything when I need experienced advice,” concluded Bencic. 20-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer has had lots of coaches in his illustrious career. But one coach has had a lasting impact on the Swiss master. Peter Carter was one of Federer’s most influential coaches, and Federer is still deeply hurt by his untimely demise. Peter Carter was Federer’s coach from his teenage days till 2002. In 2002, while on his honeymoon, Carter was involved in a fatal car accident, something that caused great sorrow to Federer. Federer has also often spoken about Carter. The Swiss maestro refers to Carter as his mentor, and close friend, and credits him for what he has achieved in his life. Federer had said, “When I was 16, Peter Carter joined the NTC, and he became my mentor. If I play the way I play today, it’s probably because of Peter.”

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