“We are confident that Federer will play in Australia”

Very few counted on the recovery process of Roger Federer raise a lap in the Open de Australia 2022, but the declarations that come to us from the oceanic country could fan a small flame of hope. Only the Swiss knows to what extent these illusions are founded, but there are people from within the tennis world who seem to be very clear that the Swiss could make an appearance at the first Grand Slam next season. The authoritative voice is about Darren Cahill, Simona Halep’s former coach and one of the sport’s biggest analysts, who spoke for the show Sportsday and he was really confident with a hypothetical appearance of the Swiss.

And it is that where the former Australian player emphasizes is in the fight that the members of the Big-3 they could live in this tournament. If the three of them cheered up and saw each other 100% physically, we would experience a three-way match for the first time, under equal conditions, so that one of them would be placed as the tennis player with the most Grand Slam titles. Tied at 20, an already historic figure, Cahill believes that this motivation could be enough for Roger to accelerate the processes and, therefore, play the Australian tournament. “There are so many great stories coming up at the next Australian Open. Apparently Roger Federer is going to play it. I know he’s doing a lot of work on the court right now and we’re pretty sure he’s coming to Australia to play the tournament. With 40 years, what he is doing is really worthwhile, trying to reach the 21st Grand Slam “said someone who knows the Swiss well and with whom he has a great relationship.

Beyond these explosive statements, with which it is not easy to save the possible illusion of seeing the three masters on the track again, Cahill also spoke of his two great rivals. Upon Rafa Nadal There is no doubt: the Spaniard will return to the circuit at the Abu Dhabi exhibition, in mid-December, and he has between eyebrows to reach 100% for the first major tournament of 2022. “Nadal is training very hard, I have seen some videos of him in his Academy, in Spain, he is working hard to be eligible to win the Grand Slam number 21”.

WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO DJOKOVIC?

The presence of the world’s number one is not yet assured. The latest statements by Nole indicated that he would wait for an official statement from Tennis Australia to clarify all doubts and confirm if he will finally be in his favorite Grand Slam, beyond all speculation and rumors regarding the use of the vaccine. What does Cahill think about this whole thing? “I think Novak will be in Australia, but tennis is much bigger than any individual person. If he doesn’t come, I’m sure the tournament will be a success anyway. It would be very disappointing not to have him, but once the tournament starts, here we go, the stories will continue. The 2022 tournament is not only going to be incredible for the players, it will also be incredible for the public. “. It only remains to wait for January 17: there will begin the action of the first great tournament of a 2022 that is presumed exciting.