5 reasons Roger Federer can win Wimbledon 2017
All bets – literally and figuratively, are on Roger Federer to win Wimbledon. While that may be a sentimental choice for many, it is also quite a logical one, and here’s why:
His Form
To say that Roger Federer is in form would be quite the understatement. The Swiss ace long ago established himself as one of the greatest athletes of all time, but in the past year or so had begun to seem increasingly tired, worn out and for all the world, perhaps a bit burnt out. With 18 years of professional tennis under his belt, that would be quite a fair thing to happen, all things considered.
But the Swiss ace, after struggling with injuries exacerbated both by age and his long career in the sport, decided after making the semi-finals of Wimbledon last year – at 34-years-old – and playing two back-to-back mammoth matches, to take an extended hiatus from the sport.
Returning to the sport early this year in roaring fashion, Federer not only blazed through his opposition, but set up a blockbuster final against Rafael Nadal on the heels of a huge semi against compatriot Stan Wawrinka – and won! With that, the Swiss ace catapulted himself further into legend with a record 18th Major title, and not even on his most successful surface.
Off an extrmely successul hard-court season – one that saw him win yet another Sunshine Double, Federer is now back on the surface he made his own early on in his career. If he can run riot winning titles on hard-court, he could work that magic in its multitudes on grass – and especially at Wimbledon, the ‘Home of Federer’ – or more accurately his temple.