Roger Federer said goodbye to Roland Garros before entering the quarterfinals with a view to preserving his physical condition for his big goal of the season: Wimbledon. And on the London grass, the Swiss hopes to deliver a great performance despite spending almost two seasons in the dry dock for his knee operations.
“Clearly, my goals for Wimbledon are pretty high. If I can’t do well in Halle, I know I have another week to continue practicing, “the Swiss confessed at a press conference of the Halle tournament, where he is preparing for Wimbledon and where He started with a solid victory against Ivashka: 7-6 and 7-5. Despite the inactivity on grass, Roger considers that everyone is on an equal footing as this tournament tour was suspended last year: “We are all in the same boat because they haven’t played on this surface in recent years either. I missed him and it’s a joy to be back. Also, I love playing in Halle and I’m excited despite the few people in the stadium. “
The Swiss is pursuing his eleventh title in Halle, with the German tournament being the scene where Federer has raised the most trophies as champion in his sports career. In the next round, Roger will face the Wednesday or Thursday to the winner of the duel between Hurkacz and Auger-Aliassime. Things are getting serious.