After famous video of Roger Federer playing at padel, many fans dream of seeing the Swiss more often on the slopes of padel.

The fantasy Roger

Some even fantasize about a Roger's new career in this sport, something that seems more than unlikely to us. Indeed, as talented as he is with a racket in his hands, Federer has no experience in this discipline. Given his history of injuries and the fact that he has spent his entire life on the tennis courts, it is hard to see him working hard at 41 to attempt a career change in the tennis world. padel. And even if he invested himself fully, how would he catch up with the current young players?

What is certain, however, is that the man with 20 titles in the Grand Chelem should be able to have fun on this smaller track, a bit like Thomas Johansson, David Nalbandian or Jonas Bjorkman. We already imagine him in exhibition matches with other tennis players who appreciate the padel like Stan Wawrinka, Rafa Nadal or Gaël Monfils.

Technical quality transferable to padel ?

And in the matches in which it is hoped that he will participate, Roger will be able to count on a certain number of strong points inherited from tennis. Among them :

  • An exceptional hand
  • Reflexes and an ability to volleyball out of the ordinary
  • A quality of service that will be very useful to him on high balls
  • A champion's mind
Roger Federer serving

If we can therefore imagine that, like many high-level tennis players, he will be very comfortable for all shots played live, the Swiss should do more suffer for all those played after the glass. Especially since his knee problems could penalize him on low balls…but also on the many forward/backward strokes required by this practice. At padel, the preparations are much shorter than in tennis, another aspect that will have to be worked on by Roger if he wants to be as comfortable as possible in the 20×10.

But anyway, whatever the level of Roger on the track, we can be sure of one thing, that is that he will have the class in all circumstances, and that the fans will always be happy to see him racket at the hand !

Xan is a fan of padel. But also rugby! And his posts are just as punchy. Physical trainer of several padel, he unearths atypical posts or deals with topical subjects. It also gives you some tips to develop your physique for the padel. Clearly, he imposes his offensive style as on the field of padel !

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