Roger Federer thinks stars’ lives under the microscope are not easy – Tennis News
Swiss Maestro, Roger Federer, does not face much difficulty in disposing of his lower ranked opponents in the earlier stages of a tournament. However, when he has to face the scrutiny at the post match press conference, it is a
completely different story.
Federer defeated Adrian Ungur of Romania in four sets 6-3 6-2 6-7 6-3 in the second round of the French Open in Paris. This was the Swiss legend’s 234th match win at the Grand Slams, surpassing Jimmy Connors long held
record of 233.
Earlier, Federer had defeated Germany’s Tobias Kamke in three sets 6-2, 7-5, 6-3 in the opening round to equal Connors’ record. The 30-year-old stated that media people make a big deal if favourite players lose a set or even get
broken against weak players in the earlier rounds.
The Swiss Maestro said, "The difference to playing a match where you're the overwhelming favourite potentially in the early rounds of a grand slam is you have to (deal with the) press (inquisition) afterwards."
He added, "So you're talking about a match that potentially wasn't that close sometimes or they make a bigger deal out of maybe you losing a set or getting broken a couple of times, whereas maybe at another tournament you wouldn't
talk about that. So it's just a bit of a different momentum in the press conference. I think that's the toughest part sometimes."
Federer is in good form, as he entered this event on the back of winning a clay court title at the Mutua Madrid Open. The Swiss star is aiming to become the first player to win 17 Grand Slam singles titles by capturing this year’s
French Open. Victory here will also mean that he will have double career Grand Slam, as he has already won the other three Majors more than twice.
Though, the former world number one will have to beat both Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal in the semi-finals and final respectively. Federer was in the Serbian’s draw last time too, when the former inflicted latter’s first defeat
of the season by toppling in the semis.
However, the Swiss Maestro could not face the wrath of King of Clay, Nadal, in the final, losing to the Spaniard in four sets 5-7, 6-7(3), 7-5, 1-6.
The Bottmingen, Switzerland resident won his only French Open title in 2009, when he defeated Robin Soderling of Sweden in the final.
Federer is drawn to meet world number 89, Nicolas Mahut of France, in the round of 32.
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