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Federer: Djokovic still has a chance to win Grand Slams as long as he's playing

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Roger Federer believes Novak Djokovic still has a chance to win Grand Slam titles as long as he continues to play.
  • Federer noted Djokovic's proven ability to win anywhere and perform at the highest level.
  • Djokovic recently participated in mixed doubles at the US Open warm-up, but lost in the first round.

Roger Federer, a legendary figure in tennis, has expressed his belief that Novak Djokovic remains a strong contender for Grand Slam titles. Federer, who along with Djokovic and Rafael Nadal formed the sport's famed 'Big Three,' sees Djokovic continuing to compete at the highest level.

As long as he is still playing, he always has a chance.

โ€” Roger FedererFederer's assessment of Djokovic's chances in upcoming Grand Slam tournaments.

"As long as he is still playing, he always has a chance," Federer stated, emphasizing Djokovic's consistent ability to win across various tournaments and maintain peak performance. Federer highlighted that Djokovic's continued participation in the sport signifies his own belief in his potential to secure more major championships.

Federer reminisced about their past encounters, describing Djokovic as an "outstanding player" and an "incredible fighter." He observed Djokovic's evolution over the years, becoming "greater, stronger, and better." Federer expressed his admiration for Djokovic's continued presence on the court, finding it impressive.

This is my opinion, I have seen his ability, and not just once or here, he has won championships everywhere and competed at the highest level.

โ€” Roger FedererFederer commenting on Djokovic's consistent performance and winning record.

Djokovic's recent preparations for the US Open included a mixed doubles match, where he partnered with Aryna Sabalenka. However, the pair was defeated in their opening match against Katerina Siniakova and Henry Patten, failing to advance to the round of 16.

I have always enjoyed playing against him, he is an outstanding player and an incredible fighter, over the years he has become greater, stronger, and better, it's great to see him still active on the court, and I am impressed by it.

โ€” Roger FedererFederer reflecting on his rivalry with Djokovic and his admiration for the Serbian's development.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.