Why is federer not playing monte carlo

The pair have been together for over 20 years, working on training regimes, diet, schedule, conditioning and more, and Federer has the utmost trust in Paganini. Paganini has described Federer as "an artist with unbelievable creativity", but has also stressed how hard he works to be the best. We forget almost that he has to work to get there, like watching the ballet dancer: You see the beauty but you forget the work behind it.

You have to work very, very hard to be that beautiful a dancer. Federer has put in the hours over the last 14 months to get back to the level to play on the ATP Tour again, and he will be doing the same now during his training block. While some players find training a grind, Paganini has found ways to keep it motivating and challenging for Federer.

I hope they do decide to take part, there are so many exciting Russian players right now. Shanghai is too far away. But Miami is up for discussion…. The schedule is right but I think he must no play Halle neither; one week for rest before of Wimbledon is too little to a sportman early 40s. Playing a lead up on grass is a must too. It is not always necessary. Look at Djokovic, he won his 5 Wimbledon tournaments without playing any previous tornamiento; and that he is 6 years younger than Federer.

Nope based on what he said in press when asked and when interviewed earlier this year in the US. No guess work, all tournaments in the table are part of of his provisional schedule. If he feels good, a schedule adjustment for Roma would be in the works as well.

The Eternal City loves Roger. On his return this past May, the crowd went nuts in his comeback victory over Coric. I know, Madrid is the faster surface for his game…. Arrrgh those fab points yet sad losses in the end… The purple outfit at WTF was one of my all time favorites.

At least one Fed live to see a year for me, hope it will continue for , too. Any plans, Jonathan? Has he got a big charity tour of Africa planned again? Can see him playing Madrid too and Rome if he goes out early in the Spanish capital. He revealed that he was playing Miami and his full schedule to Simon Graf in their recent interview, that is where tennisnet have it from. Trying to make some plans to see him play this yr.

I see, many of you assuming, Fed will play The French. But there is no clay at all in the provisional schedule presented by Jonathan. IMO to play The French with his preparation so far would be only a ticket-selling thing staying on the list and very close to FO withdrawing or playing but exiting very early to have time to prepare for grass.

And — anybody knows, what will be the surface in Tokyo? So Fed not confirmed for Madrid as of yet, looks like it was just a ticket seller. Marcia says unsure if he plays. Thiem is sensible.

He lost motivation because of weird circumstances of his first always most important Grand Slam win, achieved in total silence. Maybe first after Paris, where he has something to prove.

Then maybe no more. Just found it on Ubitennis when looking for Thiem and Belgrade. But this was probably never really planned. I am anxious. Should we feel anxious now, for hearing no news from him as we are moving towards late April?

Probably me being overthinking, but do you guys share some same thoughts? Every step he took would be analysed under a microscope. Some can somehow adapt to empty tribunes, but not the crowds darling Fed. He is preparing to play some clay-court tournaments and is thus preparing for them. Monfils recently got engaged to World No.

Like many other players, Raonic is under-prepared for the clay-court season. He suffered defeat at the hands of the eventual champion, Hubert Hurkacz in Miami Open So, to prepare himself for clay, he is not playing in Monte Carlo.

Hey guys, just wanted to update you. Stan Wawrinka is a very good clay-court player. After all, Roger has achieved the feat once before in when everyone thought he could not do it. Hopefully, the Swiss maestro will be ready in time for Wimbledon and play the perfect endnote to his illustrious career. Do you think he can win his 21st Grand Slam this year?

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