![]() Not being able to do so made him especially despondent against FAA at Halle and though he kept his word and didn’t let his shoulders droop, it was obvious that he was feeling much the same way during the third set against Hurkacz. What he DOES want is to be able to play like he knows he CAN. I don’t think at all that he wants a “return to lost greatness” – he’s said many times that he hasn’t much use for a “fairytale ending” (which is why I suspect even the 6-0 loss at Wimbledon won’t factor into any decision about retirement). I honestly think his next big decision will be one or two smaller tournaments – maybe Laver – and then the retirement announcement. So time is his friend in that regard.Ī long vacation with his loved ones will remind him of how good post tennis life is so he can make this most grave and difficult life decision in a stable and hopeful frame of mind. Knowing how careful he is about decisions – he probably wants to make sure he’s not letting his emotions get the best of him. ![]() Unless he’s hopelessly and obsessively lost on a return to greatness – unlikely for his good judgement, I think he’s done. What options could possibly be left? What hasn’t he tried? If Federer doesn’t play the US Open I think that’s as good as a retirement admission. His last presser at Wimbledon was a startlingly candid (and typically very intelligent) admission that his body simply will not respond to all he’s hoped it would …and that age has put his full recovery and his unprecedented repertoire of abilities out of reach. If it isn’t better over after 19 months -and at age 40 – there’s nothing available left. He’s Federer – he’s thrown every possible financial and medical and tactical and emotional resource anyone could hope to throw at these surgeries and the ongoing rehabilitation. I also don’t see any sense in Fed playing then Shanghai or Paris only to “mark” his presence on tour. Indian Wells is better than US Open, because it’s 3-setter and at least a kind of farewell to this tournament, which is one of HIS tournaments and Tommy is director there, whatever the outcome. Basel has no sense, if it’s not Fed’s tournament.įed can still do a lot in tennis, but no more winning big tournaments, so what’s the sense for him to travel, train hard, go the risk with the knee and exit early? My guess about Basel is, it’s just cancelled because of not expecting, Fed could play there and have some success. Just like for Thiem, the best possible scenario for Fed would be RLC and if no setback with the knee, then maybe Indian Wells in October. Nobody knows, what happens with Covid but it’s rather certain, Australia will be under heavy lockdown again. The pause is getting longer, no good wins so far, chances for a good appearance at big tournaments are rather dropping than not. With the time going by it’s rather less than more probable for Fed to come back to the tour anytime.
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