Roger Federer believes best of three sets format at the Olympics is not perfect – Tennis News
Former world number one, Roger Federer of Switzerland, has said that the 'best of three sets' format at Olympic Games is not ideal, as it is dangerous for the higher ranked players.
Federer, who has the record of winning most Grand Slams in the history of tennis (i.e. 16), has never won a Gold Medal in singles event at the Olympics. This is the perfect chance for the Swiss legend, as this time Olympics are
being held at his favourite hunting ground, the All England Tennis Club.
This is the same place where Federer ruled the tennis world for five consecutive years from 2003-07 and then again in 2009, capturing a total of six Wimbledon Championships crowns.
However, the Swiss Maestro thinks that best of three sets format provides a chance to lower ranked opponents to upset seeded players, as it gives less opportunity to bounce back. According to the format at the Olympic Games, only
the Gold Medal match is played best of five sets.
Talking to the reporters in Rome, Federer said, "If you are feeling sure and can win Wimbledon, then you are confident going into the Olympics. But the three-set format earlier on in the tournament - that is very dangerous. Who
knows then who is in good shape and who is not."
The Swiss added, "Usually when I play and win Wimbledon, I am in good shape at the US Open and I think just today how the conditions are, then if you play good then you play good everywhere.”
Federer is in prime from currently, as he is leading all players by winning four titles already in this season, including two ATP World Tour Masters 1000 events.
When asked if he can win all the remaining three Grand Slams of this season and the Olympics, Federer replied, "It's hard to see someone win all four—I mean Paris (French Open), Wimbledon, the Olympics and the US Open.”
The Swiss Maestro, ranked world number one at that time, was stunned by countryman, James Blake, in straight sets 4-6, 6-7(2) in the quarter-finals at the Beijing Olympics.
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