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After an extensive period without any consistent coaching, Roger Federer has decided to look for help and has turned to Pete Sampras and Marat Safin’s former coach Paul Annacone. Hilariously tennis media is saying Federer is in ‘decline’ because he is ranked a lowly 3 in the world. Despite it being Federer’s lowest ranking since 2003, number 3 is hardly a crisis.
In 2008 and early 2009 the media talked extensively about the slow end of Federer’s career before the Swiss star promptly found himself back at the top. While it would seem that Federer’s game and focus good use a helping hand I think we should all wait a little longer before we say that Fed is truly in decline. Sure it is likely given his age and the fact he’s been pegged by a lot of younger players that it is indicative of the end of Federer’s significant dominance but the end of his winning ways… I don’t know.
Let’s wait and see if Annacone and Federer end up working together first. Last time Fed went coach hunting Daren Cahill turned him down because he didn’t want to travel full time.
Dear Fans
I’ve been looking to add someone to my team and I’ve decided to spend some days with Paul Annacone. As Paul winds down his responsibilities working for the Lawn Tennis Association, we will explore our relationship through this test period. Paul will work alongside my existing team and I am excited to learn from his experiences.
See you soon
Roger
