Federer will probably play after 2016

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Haasounet

Discussion Starter · Jan 22, 2015 (Edited)

http://www.lematin.ch/sports/tennis/federer-heureux-encore-tournoi/story/17184692

A 33 ans et demi, le Bâlois se plaît à souligner que personne ne sait quand il arrêtera le tennis. «Non, personne, et même pas moi», ajoute-t-il. Il y a pourtant longtemps que le Bâlois avait fixé une échéance, celle des Jeux de Rio l'an prochain. «J'espère bien arriver jusque-là, lance-t-il. Mais j'avais évoqué ces Jeux de 2016 pour calmer le jeu».

Aujourd'hui, tout indique que Rio ne constituera pas la fin de l'aventure pour Roger Federer. Il estime n'être pas très loin de jouer le meilleur tennis de sa vie. Il affirme aussi qu'il peut concilier sa vie familiale avec celle du Circuit. A Melbourne, il a précisé que ses filles Charlene Riva et Myla Rose, qui auront 6 ans en juillet prochain, ne seront pas scolarisées en Suisse, mais qu'elles étudieront avec un précepteur.

«Je veux laisser ouvertes toutes les possibilités, ajoute-t-il. Il n'y a pas de plan établi. Seulement l'envie de jouer le plus longtemps possible. J'imagine aussi suivre un calendrier plus allégé si j'éprouve le besoin de couper davantage».

He says he doesn't know when he will stop playing and retire, the olympic games have been the goal since longtime but won't probably be the end of his career. His children (twins girls) won't go to swiss school but they will have a preceptor. He wants to play the longest time he can, so he will have a lighter calendar.

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masterclass

· #2 · Jan 22, 2015

Rosewall gene pool... 2025

Respectfully,
masterclass

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Phenomenadal

· #3 · Jan 22, 2015

The longer he stays involved in tennis the better it is for the sport.

We all want to see Federer play forever.

Perhaps he'll face one of his twin boys in a major final.

xcom

· #4 · Jan 22, 2015

Maybe he wants to crack Jimmy Connors matches won record. Good luck with that.

duarte_a

· #5 · Jan 22, 2015

Good for the game.

Mimi

· #6 · Jan 22, 2015 (Edited)

his girls won't go to school but with a preceptor? It seems that it is not allowed in my city for kids under 12

it is admirable that he loves the game so much, coz if I were him, I won't play any more since I had already won so much :yeah:

:yeah:

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Silverbullet96

· #7 · Jan 22, 2015

I think he will play until he thinks he has a good shot at big tournaments.

Navratil

· #8 · Jan 22, 2015

He is # 2 in the world and has a good chance of becoming # 1 again.

Same with Serena who is the same age and still # 1.

Why retire as long as your body is fit??

DavisCup2014

· #9 · Jan 22, 2015

He loves the game so may play until he's 40

100 career titles and Connors 1,253 wins become definitely reachable - although the lighter schedule will harm him and his ranking potentially.

Pusha T

· #10 · Jan 22, 2015

effortless playing style

james_von05

· #11 · Jan 22, 2015

He'll never get that Olympic single gold... give it up...

xcom

· #12 · Jan 22, 2015

james_von05 said:
He'll never get that Olympic single gold... give it up...

There's always another chance at the 2020 Olympics :lol:.

JediFed

· #13 · Jan 22, 2015

Maybe he wants to crack Jimmy Connors matches won record. Good luck with that.

I really wonder if that's a serious goal for him. He's taking a run at Connor's time in the top 4 (needs to finish out the year), and at his time in the top 5 and top 10.

All would require something on the order of 3 years of play, (2 including this year).

1250 would require five, and Federer playing until 38. Could he do it?

Federer in 2

· #14 · Jan 22, 2015

I have a feeling Federer will be the last of the big 4 to retire :lol:

monfed

· #15 · Jan 22, 2015 (Edited)

Good for the game.

Fraudgif and other elite Nadtards in ruins.

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BankaiKenpachi

· #16 · Jan 22, 2015

monfed said:
Good for the game.

Fraudgif and other elite Nadtards in ruins.

What are you talking about Nadtards want Fed to play as long as possible, it is the Fedtards who want Nadal to retire ASAP.

JKT76

· #17 · Jan 22, 2015

Excellent news. There is never too much beautiful tennis in the world.

monfed

· #18 · Jan 22, 2015

BankaiKenpachi said:
What are you talking about Nadtards want Fed to play as long as possible, it is the Fedtards who want Nadal to retire ASAP.

Nadal will be tired and lose so even if he wins CYGS this year, next year he'll be flat and Fed will run away with 2 slams thus opening the slam gap by another 2. Then will Rafael be the GOAT,BK?

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Edda

· #19 · Jan 22, 2015

Why not? His game is very conservative and intelligent, and he has every chance of being around for a long time yet. In addition to being the best player of all time, he is also the best manager of his playing schedule. All of this is a recipe for longevity in the game. I don't think Roger feels he needs to put his butt over his head at this point.

Sham Kay Adams

· #20 · Jan 22, 2015

Federer in 2 said:
I have a feeling Federer will be the last of the big 4 to retire :lol:

While the other 3 are playing legends exhos, Federer's probably gonna be playing on the main tour with the current 12 year olds... It's actually starting to sound likely.

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