Roger Federer to start afresh at Indian Wells after losing to Novak Djokovic at the 2011 Dubai Tennis Championships
After having lost to rival Novak Djokovic of Serbia at the 2011 Dubai Tennis Championships, Switzerland's Roger Federer is hoping to make a fresh start at the 2011 Association of Tennis Professionals Masters 1000, which is to be played in Indian Wells, California
from the 9th of March.
"There's not that much time before Indian Wells,” said Federer, who has won four Dubai trophies. "There is enough time to sort of relax from having played five days in a row again. That can be tricky and tough sometimes after having not played for, what was
it, three weeks?"
"Thank God my first couple of matches weren't brutal physically, so I didn't take away too much muscle pain from them. I won't need as much rest maybe as predicted after having played five days in a row. No, I'll get ready and get or the west coast and get
ready over there," stated the World No. 2.
Amongst those to be participating at the 2011 ATP Masters 1000 will also be Spaniard Rafael Nadal, who will be returning to the tournament after having overcome a knee injury.
Roger had been guided by National Davis Cup Captain Severin Luthi of Switzerland at the 2011 Dubai Tennis Championships. However, this time Federer will be coached by mentor Paul Annacone, former coach of Pete Sampras. Annacone was constantly in touch with
Roger and Severin throughout the Dubai championships.
Federer stated that he was pleased with the sort of relationship he shared with his coaches. "When Severin is with me I speak with Paul on the phone; when Paul is with me I speak with Severin on the phone."
Roger added that the communication between the three of them has been good and that they also spoke between themselves when they had to.
In terms of his past performances, the professional said that he needs to make minor adjustments and feels like he needs just a little more practice.
Conclusively, Federer is said to be taking time off in Dubai, shortly before the Swiss man will travel to California for the ATP Masters. Roger will be seeded second at the tournament.
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