Roger Federer Breaks Silence on Novak Djokovic Snatching Wimbledon 2019 Final Away From Him – ‘Nothing Could Have..’

Matches conclude, the noise of the crowd fades away, and pundits opine their perspectives. Yet, what lingers for a long time is the regret of the losing player despite being a close contender. Such a sentiment was expected to weigh heavily on Roger Federer, who lost a nail-biting contest against Novak Djokovic in the 2019 Wimbledon final. However, the Swiss Maestro recently surprised the tennis community with a shocking admission about that unforgettable match.

The 2019 Wimbledon final was not just another match but a comprehensive encounter etched in the annals of tennis history. The match witnessed Nole and Federer winning alternative rounds in the first four sets until the final one. With no player ready to bow down, the match continued for 4 hours and 57 minutes. Ultimately, the first-seeded Djokovic defeated his second-seeded opponent to win his 5th grass-court Grand Slam. However, the Swiss legend seems to remain unaffected by the defeat.

In a recent interview that featured on La Gazzetta dello Sport, the 42-year-old revealed that he was not impacted much by the loss. “Yes, obviously. In the end, I lost that match… but if I had won it nothing would have changed in my life.”

Continuing further, he said, that he garnered a lot of accolades in his career and the grass court in general. “As a kid, I dreamed of being able to play, one day, for Central Wimbledon and to win that tournament, but I didn’t expect to win it eight times and to collect so many successes around the world.” He went on to admit his love for tennis and the one-point difference that decided the match.

“I feel a deep happiness and a lot of gratitude for tennis, I said ‘It’s just one point’, I was referring to a type of mental approach that is fundamental for a champion.” The tennis great lost the 5th set 13-12 in a close encounter that was poised to go either way. The tennis maestro won his last grass-court grand slam in 2017, and a total of eight on the surface. Well, this is not the first time when Roger Federer has talked about this particular defeat.

In an interview given to Numero Homme magazine, Federer resonated with similar sentiments. He admitted moving on from defeats very quickly. “Some people think for days and nights about the mistakes they made. I chose to analyze very quickly. It helps me to move on. “When I was young, I wasn’t even angry when I lost, but extremely sad. I couldn’t think straight. “Now I only need half an hour to recover from a defeat, maybe an hour if it’s the Wimbledon final.”

Meanwhile, Federer and his advice has continued to guide the players till today.

When Jannik Sinner recalled Roger Federer’s advice

Ahead of his first encounter at Halle as the world no. 1, Jannik Sinner recalled playing the Swiss Maestro in a warm-up match and the advice that he shared. Sinner’s statement is a testament to the fact that Federer’s advice resonates with the youngsters for long and guide them throughout.

In a recent interaction, Sinner recalled, “I didn’t have the chance to play against Roger in an official match, and this is something that I will always miss. But I do remember the practice sessions with him.” He continued to add the advice that Federer gave him and how important that lesson has become for the current World No. 1. “I didn’t have many, so I do remember every single one, more or less. He gave me just kind of mental advice: Try to enjoy it and keep looking forward to working hard.”

With the Wimbledon Grand Slam once again around the corner, what fans must be missing is Federer’s iconic presence on the court. However, it will be interesting to see if he makes any surprise visits as was witnessed last year.