The surprising finale US Open, has been accepted by many as the beginning of a new era in tennis men, but Mats Wilander believes that Roger Federer will be the main factor for several years. "I think his career will be one of the longest in tennis. Incredible. Desire rivalry is huge," said the former №1 in the world, now appears as an analyst for Eurosport.
Wilander, who recently turned 50, has won seven times Grand Slam tournaments and the most memorable season was Prez in 1988, when the triumph at the Australian Open, Roland Garros and U.S. Open. The Swede believes that in recent years we see a new face Federer.
"Win easier and forgotten that fighter. Reconciliation his spirit now offers more, because now his victories are not as light and not win the Grand Slam," said Wilander. It is an essential condition for the development of young players.
"Is it worth it to give it to the limit, why not do it? More personal obligations not related to family and children, it is harder to fight in court.'s Not physical. Physically easy" said Wilander.
"We want to win and show your heart. And he does just that. Not more than before, but just to us is very impressive. Younger players need to understand whether you have the spirit of winners.
"Because Federer is one of the greatest players of all time, if not the greatest. And it would not be so, if not the heart.'s Always distinguished the best players in the world, than others. Champions Heart otherwise."
"He, of course, has a championship heart, but most of the young do not. Perhaps one of them has," said Wilander. And Swede refers Grigor Dimitrov. "I think that Gregory has a heart, wants to improve his game and go forward to be among the best in the world. Dream of winning the Grand Slam tournaments and its goals are clear, too," says Mats.
It's unforgiving spirit puts players such as Federer and Rafael Nadal in another dimension. And, the biggest decreases are moments - season or just a few games, but Roger and Rafa are fighting for every point, which is amazing. Young people need to learn from this.
"For me, the best part is that when I look at Roger, I do not care whether you win or not does not matter I just want to see how they fight on the pitch At such times you can say .... Look at him, look at him he has won 17 Grand Slam titles and continue to fight. this is important in sports. "
Battles are of course very important for Federer. "I think he wants to learn more about tennis. If winning is great. But I think he wants to improve the game that he thinks there are now equal. Could be more well in a volley, and he is good at volley, "said Wilander, who is convinced that we will see Maestro" another 4-5 years at least. "
Still, however, took a different route because of the many injuries, but the forecast for the Swede are good. "I do not know how long I will be able to continue what he was doing. Playing on the year and a half, and then stopped. Then another and yet so ... Maybe it will be more 4 five years" suggests Wilander.
If this is the case, two legends of modern tennis probably "retire very close to each other." Ideally by Wilander - the same number of Grand Slam titles. "It will be nice and fair," he legend.
