The void you have left Roger Federer on the circuit he is still very remarkable even though almost two years have passed since he played his last official match at Wimbledon 2021. His departure, at the Laver Cup 2022, continues to hurt the world of tennis, both fans and players , since many have lost their reference in the dressing room. One of them is Lorenzo Musettideclared a great admirer of Federer, since whenever he has the opportunity he takes the opportunity to comment that he seems to be the greatest tennis player of all time and that without a doubt it is the mirror in which he looks to progress in his game.
On his arrival at the Masters 1000 in Rome, the transalpine spoke with the ATP and left interesting reflections on this tournament and also on what Federer means to him, a player whom he saw for the first time when he went as a fan to the Foro Italico. “Being here with my parents when I was a child and dreamed of playing this tournament as a player is possibly the best memory I have of the tournament. I have an image stuck in my head from when I was watching Roger Federer playing doubles where the training courts are now. He has always been my inspiration and now when I play on that court I always remember his game and I try to hit the ball like that and above all move in a similar way ”.
FEDERER AS A PLAYER TO LEARN FROM
Therefore, Musetti did not hesitate to highlight all aspects of Federer, although he highlighted one above the rest. “I like everything about him, but if I have to highlight one of them I would say it’s his style, it’s something unique, the combination of fun and elegance, he played relaxed and calm. I try to be like him, I have less control and sometimes I’m more nervous on the court, so I think I can do better if I compare myself with Federer, but I think there are details in which we have similarities, for example in their movements, which is something I’ve always tried to do since I was little”, he assured. the Italian.
Finally, the current number 19 in the world highlighted how special it is for him to play in Rome, one of his favorite tournaments. “After the Grand Slams this is my favorite tournament, it’s the one I always wanted to play because I felt something as special as the support of the Italians, without a doubt the times I’ve come here this has been the best”.
It should be remembered that Musetti arrives at the Masters 1000 in Rome with the intention of taking a step forward in this dirt tour that to date has been somewhat irregular for him, with a great victory over Novak Djokovic in Monte Carlo, but also with some disappointments such as the defeat in Madrid against Hanfmann, whom he did not find a way to make him uncomfortable. In any case, his level of play is still high and his chances of getting closer to the top 10 are still there, since he did not play this tournament last season and lost in the first round at Roland Garros, so now he has a golden opportunity to score a lot of points.
2023-05-13 10:29:01
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