Former French Open champion Juan Carlos Ferrero has disclosed the biggest reason behind reigning Australian Open and Wimbledon champion Roger Federer’s scintillating 2017.
Ferrero, a former World No. 1 revealed that he was hugely surprised to see the way Federer performed throughout the season in 2017. He was mightily impressed with the 19-time Grand Slam winner’s scheduling as playing fewer tournaments kept Federer fresh during important events, including the Slams and the Masters 1000 tournaments.
“His season was one of the best I remember from him, taking into account the number of tournaments he has taken part in,” Ferrero told IB Times.
“He has won almost everything he has played. He knows himself better than anyone, he knows where his limits are and he cherry-picks his calendar based on his knowledge on himself.
“One of the keys for last season’s success might be that Roger Federer has focused more on enjoying than on simply winning.
“He is no longer carrying such a burden on his shoulders.”
The Swiss maestro is preparing for next month’s Australian Open where he will be hunting for his 20th Major title. However, the return of former World No. 1s Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic and former champion Stan Wawrinka will pose a significant threat to his chances of winning the Open in 2018.
