The Swiss has struggled to find his best form since his comeback from injury. Early exits in Geneva and Halle have raised concerns over his level of play and prompted speculation that the Swiss could soon call time on his decorated career.
Eighteen-time Grand Slam champion and former World No. 1 Chris Evert has revealed she would love to see the Swiss legend go out on a high by capturing a ninth Wimbledon trophy this year.
After losing his second match in Doha following a 13-month hiatus due to injury, Federer bowed out at the very first hurdle on his claycourt return in Geneva. The 39-year-old then had a solid showing at Roland Garros, where he won three rounds before withdrawing to protect his body ahead of the grass season.
His Wimbledon preparations suffered a huge setback when he lost to Felix Auger-Aliassime in the second round at Halle, marking his earliest-ever exit in the event, where he is a 10-time champion.
Evert pointed to her own career and claimed she decided to quit when she was no longer in the “race for Grand Slams.”
Evert also questioned how much Roger Federer still has in the tank after more than two decades on the tour.
I don’t think he should compete if he’s below “Roger Federer level”: Pam Shriver
Tennis analyst and 21-time Grand Slam doubles champion Pam Shriver also weighed in on the 39-year-old’s form heading into Wimbledon.
The American said it was concerning to see Federer play at a level so much lower than we are accustomed to.
Following Wimbledon, Federer plans to compete at the Olympic Games and the US Open. But Shriver has questioned whether Federer’s knees will hold up on hardcourt.
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