Roger Federer Remains Optimistic After Loss To Goffin

By -
Roger Federer Remains Optimistic After Loss To Goffin
19/11/2017


Roger Federer has enjoyed his comeback this season as he only missed out on the number one spot and ended his season with a defeat to David Goffin at the ATP Finals on Saturday.

Goffin before Saturday, had only won two sets from Federer in their last six meetings but fought back from a set down to defeat Federer who was heading for his seventh Tour Finals title, an eighth title of the year, and a 96th career victory.

He lost to Goffin 2-6 6-3 6-4, which is his fifth defeat of the year. 
"Yeah, it's been an amazing year for me," said the 36-year-old. "Been so happy that I was playing at this level from the beginning till basically the end, till today. So it's been great. Really enjoyed myself in the process.

"I felt I was playing forward, playing attacking tennis. I wish I could have done that a little bit more today. It's kind of disappointing to finish on this note. But whatever happened today is less important than if I look at the entire season. With that season, I'm extremely happy.

"Looking ahead, look, clearly the build-up is not going to be six months like it was last time around. It's not going to be six weeks of tennis. It's just going to be two, three weeks. It's going to be short.

"Then I'm just looking forward to some time off now, away from the match court, away from the pressure, then hopefully play well in Australia. I can't wait to play there again. I had the best time of my life this year, so can't wait to go back there."

Goffin had given hints before the game he brought with him a new game plan, having lost in every of their last six meetings and Federer attested to that after the match.

"Yeah. He played better. That was a good plan. It's a bit disappointing for me because it's indoors, it's a court I like to play on. But I had my chances and missed them" . Federer said

"When he had them, he was very committed. I think that was the difference. He's crushed me too many times in practice to not also do it once in a match situation."

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Highlights : PSV 2 - 2 Tottenham (Champions League)

By -
Image
PSV 2 - 2 Tottenham Football  Highlights   (UEFA Champions League)  Venue :   24/10/2018  10 man Tottenham Hotspur pick up a point with 2 - 2 draw away against PSV Eindhoven in UEFA Champions League group B, Both teams sittsit at the bottom with one point each.  Goals (2 - 2 )  And Cards 🌕20' Mousa Dembele ⚽30' Hirving Lozano 1 - 0 ⚽ 39' 1 - 1 Lucas Moura ⚽55' 1 - 2 Harry Kane 🌕59' Angelino 🌕59' Angelino 🔴79' Hugo Lloris ⚽88' Luuk de Jong 2 - 2 🌕90' Denzel Dumfries 🌕90' Pablo Rosario News : Mourinho Would Love Martial At Stanford Bridge  Watch  full highlights below Player Ratings PSV   : Zoet 6 , Dumfries 5, Schwaab 6, Viergever 6, Angelino 5, Rosario 5, Hendrix 4, Pereiro 5, Malen 5, De Jong 5, Lozano 6. Subs: Gakpo 6. Tottenham    : Lloris 4, Trippier 7, Alderweireld 5, Sanchez 6, Davies 6, Dier 6, Dembele...
Read more

Nigerian Will Win 2018 World Cup

By -
Image
Nigerian Will Win 2018 World Cup - Ikechukwu Ezenwa 21/3/2018 The Nigerian National Team will be heading into the 2018 world Cup with hopes of surpassing the round of 16 boundary set long ago by Legendary Nigerians in their prime years back but Goalkeeper Ikechukwu Ezenwa believes that Nigeria will not only get pass this mark but win the competition. The home based Enyimba shot stopper sees Nigeria beating the best in the competition this time and believes the semi final or final will be their limit. "We're looking to go forward as far as the semi final or final," the Enyimba man told Goal, "and I think that's every player's dream. "When you go to a competition, you have the ambition want to lift the trophy, and that's the zeal we're going there with," he added. "I think with God, all things are possible." Nigeria has made it to the World Cup six times in the past, getting to the Round of 16 three time...
Read more

Zlatan Ibrahimovic Leaving For MLS This Week

By -
Image
Zlatan Ibrahimovic Leaving For MLS This Week 23/3/2018 Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been reported to be in his way to Major League Soccer (MLS) as reported by ESPN, which reports he will be joining LA Galaxy thus weekend. Zlatan Ibrahimovic was back in action in November, making six appearances, with just a goal to give in the league Cup defeat to championship side Bristol City. Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored 28 goals in his first season with Manchester United, which helped United lift the Europa League Trophy, EFL CUP and the Community Shield. He last played for United against Burnley in the Boxing fixture.
Read more