After a triumphant 2013, Rafael Nadal is the living proof that incredible comebacks in tennis are definitely possible.
The world no,1 thinks that in 2014 we are going to witness another spectacular comeback from one of his greatest rivals: Roger Federer.
Rafa on Roger
During a recent interview Rafa commented “I don’t have any doubt that he will be playing better than what he did this year,. No doubt about that. His talent allows him to keep being one of the favourites, to keep winning the best tournaments of the year.”
About a good end of the season…
“His goal probably will be finish the year well and be ready to start well in Australia next year. If that happens, he will be one of the candidates to win the first grand slam of the season. That’s something that really motivates him.” added Rafa
“I am sure that he’s not finished. He will work hard in the off-season to be ready for 2014. I am sure he will be back playing great tennis again.”
… and being world no.1
Nadal doesn’t think that Roger’s main goal is to be back to the top spot of the rankings (the Maestro detains an incredible 302 record as world no.1). “Talking about if he’s able to be back or try to be back in the No. 1 (spot), I think it’s not his goal. Because, at the end, he already has been there. He has been in the top positions of the ranking for a long time.
“At the end, what really makes you happy is to go on court with the feeling you can win the tournament. That’s probably the only thing that maybe worries him.”