14-time Grand Slam champion Pete Sampras has said that Swiss great Roger Federer can break his record of seven Wimbledon crowns as he feels that the 17-time Major winner will have a successful year in 2014 due to the improvements in his health.
American legend Pete Sampras who won seven Wimbledon titles during the 90s and 2000s has claimed that the current World No.8 Roger Federer is still good enough to break his record at the All England Club. Like Sampras, Federer too has captured seven trophies at SW19 with the last one coming in 2012. However, his impressive run to the semifinals of the Australian Open has convinced Sampras that Roger has it in him to win a few more Grand Slams.
Pistol Pete said: 'As long as he is enjoying it and he's healthy, I can see him playing for two [to] four more years. He truly loves the sport. I thought his level (in Australia) was quite good. When you're playing against Rafa and if you're not quite on your game then it can seem like you're struggling. Rafa's a rock. But I do see Roger building from that, I think he's going to do well this year. Things need to fall into place and he needs to play well but I do think he can do it (win a Grand Slam). I think it is what he's playing for.'
On being asked about Roger's longevity, Sampras said: 'He's done everything in the game and he could walk away feeling great but he still wants to travel and compete and I'm in awe of it. Clearly the majors are his motivation but he's happy to still travel and play the other events. I found myself getting tired at 30 or 31.'
0 comments:
Post a Comment