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6/9/11 3:55 PM | Johan Lindahl
Coach Paul Annacone says his client Roger Federer needs only careful planning to extend his career, with the Swiss player's coach convinced his all-star client can have a long shelf-life in the game.
For the one-time mentor of Pete Sampras, tournament scheduling is key for the world No. 3. "The strength and conditioning people, if you talk to (them) -- at 29 years old, he can still do it. There's no question," he told ESPN. "The idea is to structure your schedule so you're playing your best tennis here, and in Wimbledon, New York. If you do that, things will go just right."
Federer withdrew from his scheduled start at this week's grass tune-up in Halle, Germany, an event he has won five times. The losing French Open finalist to Rafael Nadal cited concerns over a groin strain as his reason.
He was spotted with his wife and twin daughters this week in Zurich on a day out to the zoo and actually riding a public tram.
Annacone expects to start training with 16-time Grand Slam winner Federer within days at Wimbledon, which begins a week from Monday.
The coach said that Federer's semi-final defeat of Novak Djokovic in Paris which brought an end to the Serb's phenomenal 41-match win streak from 2011 proves that Federer remains a potent forced in the game.
"Everyone's talking about how that's one of the highest level matches they've ever seen. That proves he's still there, and he's worked really hard to stay there and maintain that level, so I don't think there's any reason why he can't keep repeating that."
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Yes, I am not a Federer fan so much but his level in that semi was just breathtaking, one has to give credit where it is due and it certainly was an incredible inspired performance from Federer. I salute his fans on this performance..
afrodite7 , 6/9/11 9:59 PM
As a Nadal fan I hope this is true, because I think Rafa will be less affected than anyone by Fed continuing to play. As a matter a fact I think it helps Rafa when Fed is playing. He can take it to a number of guys that would otherwise bother Rafa. Aside from that, Federer is a great champion and it doesn't break my heart when he wins.
Maya , 6/9/11 11:08 PM
You are right the semi was breath-taking! I really enjoyed the match and just love watching the Fed play. and of course share in the joy if he wins!
Vitality , 6/10/11 1:17 AM
Yeah I could see Federer gave his A Game.... but I am not sure Nole was...
tettylds , 6/10/11 2:36 AM
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Yes, when Federer wants to stop someone, he will stop them! Federer Fan!
fofe , 6/9/11 8:36 PM