‘Roger Federer doesn’t look like a player about to retire’

French Open tournament director Guy Forget believes Roger Federer looks like a player who is “still very motivated” rather than “an old player about to stop”.

The former world No. 4 is impressed with how well the 39-year-old Swiss is playing, and in particular moving, at this year’s Roland Garros.

No. 8 seed Federer has advanced to the third round in Paris with a straight-set win against Denis Istomin and a four-set triumph over Marin Cilic.

“First of all, I’m glad he came to Paris. Every year Roger still plays is a gift. We tennis lovers have to enjoy it. The day he stops, we will miss him very much,” Forget told Tages-Anzeiger.

“I’m impressed with how well he’s playing again. I just like to watch him. I think he’s moving as well as before. His game lives from variation and inspiration.

“That’s what makes him. I don’t feel like I’m seeing an old player with him. Not someone who is about to stop. But a player who is still very motivated, very well prepared and strong at play.”

Federer will face world No. 59 Dominik Koepfer in the last 32 of the French Open tonight.

June 2021 Wimbledon issue

DATE PUBLISHED: June 5, 2021
SOURCE: tennishead.net
PHOTOCREDIT: tennishead.net

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