‘Could give him fuel’: Darren Cahill believes Rafael Nadal’s Australian Open win will ignite Roger Federer’s desire to return
Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have been involved in unforgettable battles. Their on-court rivalry began at the ATP Masters 1000 Miami in 2004. The Spaniard easily won the opening encounter in straight sets. Since then, he has held the upper hand in the battle between the big two. Overall, Nadal leads Federer one-on-one 24-16.
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Moreover, the Spaniard started the 2022 season well by winning the Australian Open. Moreover, he made history by becoming the first man to win 21 Grand Slam singles titles. His comeback win over Daniil Medvedev was enjoyed by the entire tennis fraternity.
On the other hand, Federer has been struggling with injuries lately. The Swiss star was last seen in action at the Wimbledon Championships last year, where he lost in the quarter-finals to Hubert Hurkacz. Moreover, he only participated in 5 tournaments last season due to his knee problem, which prevented him from performing at the highest level. However, Darren Cahill, Simona Halep’s former coach, believes the Swiss legend will come back stronger.
Darren Cahill thinks Rafael Nadal’s Australian Open success will ignite Roger Federer
Cahill, Amanda Anisimova’s current coach, believes the Spaniard’s victory Down Under will have an impact on Federer as it will motivate him to push harder. He said, “I also think that what Nadal did could have an impact on Federer’s tank in one way or another, it is possible that it will give him fuel. Roger could say to himself: if Rafa continues to do this , why can’t I do it if I’m healthy?
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He added, “The love of the game keeps him going, that’s what made these three players (Nadal, Federer and Djokovic) great. That’s what gave Rafa a lot of energy, that’s what allows him to always be standing on the pitch, pushing and pushing. This is where you have to be, you never know what can happen.
(Quotes were translated using Google Translate)
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Roger Federer would like to make a comeback at Wimbledon this year. However, he had admitted that he would be surprised if he did. Can he come back stronger this year? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
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