72e World player at 32, John Millman is without doubt one of the most polished players on the circuit. Asked by the Australian News Agency about his physical form as well as his projection over time as a professional player, the Brisbane native refuted the idea that it was easier today to play to 35 years or older. And inevitably, Roger Federer was taken as an example.
“At my age, I have probably decided this year not to take having a good body for granted. People keep telling me: “Look at Roger Federer”. I don’t think Roger did any tennis player any favors. He’s had injury issues the past two seasons, but he’s been playing for years, forever. But ten years ago, if you had said that a player would still be in their prime at 31, 32, 33 or 34, you would have been made fun of. I remember the time when André Agassi was running around at 34 and people thought he was a little bit crazy, then he played the US Open final at 35. That’s what I mean. Some of these guys opened that door to make it seem like the norm, but it doesn’t get any easier. It’s reality. Especially with my type of tennis, it’s physical tennis. “
Posted on Friday, December 31, 2021 at 2:46 PM
