'Roger Federer is really an example of efficiency and sobriety', says legend

For the first time in the last 23 editions, the Australian Open will not be able to count on the presence of Roger Federer. The Swiss phenomenon preferred not to force recovery times and - also thanks to the rigid measures imposed by the Australian government - remained in Dubai to refine his preparation. There is still no certain date for the return of the 20-time Grand Slam champion, who is now away from the fields of the semi-final of the 2020 Australian Open against Novak Djokovic. According to rumors leaked in recent weeks, the former world number 1 could take part in the Doha tournament, while his biographer Simon Graf has identified Dubai as an appointment to mark on the calendar to admire King Roger again. On the other hand, the 39-year-old from Basel has repeatedly stressed that his main goals will be Wimbledon and the Tokyo Olympics in the summer. In a recent interview aired on 'Australian Open TV', former ATP No. 1 Jim Courier praised Federer for his great skills when interacting with reporters after every match.

Courier praises Roger Federer's skills

"Roger Federer finally set a standard when it comes to responding to journalists," said Jim Courier. "He showed everyone else what to do, how to get the right messages, and always stay connected with his fans. It is really an example of efficiency and sobriety." Top tennis stars, including Novak Djokovic, Serena Williams, and Naomi Osaka, were out soaking in the sunshine and getting their first feel of freedom after completing an unforgiving two weeks of quarantine ahead of the Australian Open. The 33-year-old Serb, who will launch his title defense at the Australian Open this year, was spotted out and about in a park, filling his lungs with fresh morning air and stretching limbs in the outdoors after 14 days of confinement. The 39-year-old American Serena, who played an exhibition match with Osaka earlier in the day, was papped taking her daughter out to a zoo. The Japanese star Osaka, clad in casual wear, was also pictured getting a feel of the outdoors after the match on Thursday. The reigning US Open champion was tailed by a media crew and fans pleading for autographs. The Australian summer tennis schedule has officially begun with the commencement of the exhibition event ‘A Day at the Drive’ in Adelaide, Australia. World No. 1 Novak Djokovic, Serena Williams, Naomi Osaka, and others were set to grace the packed event. But a right-hand injury scare to Djokovic sent mixed signals ahead of the Australian Open 2021.

 

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