Roger Federer could still win another major title, according to Tony Roche, but only if the Swiss Maestro could remain healthy throughout the 2017 season.
Many are doubting Federer's chances of adding another major in his all-time record of 17 Grand Slam singles titles next year, when the Basel native returns to the Tour coming off two major injuries. But for Tony Roche, a former pro Australian tennis player, believes Federer can still win a Grand Slam title, although the Swiss must keep himself in full health.
"I think Roger can continue for another two-three years and be a major force in the game if he remains injury free... No reason why he can't be successful," Roche told The Telegraph - Calcutta.
"Once Roger is fit, I do believe he can win a Grand Slam or two."
Stefan Edberg, Federer's former coach, also understands the Swiss' chances of completing such feat next season. Edberg told Sport Expressen that Federer will have a tougher road to winning another major title, but admitting it is something that only Roger can pull off.
"I thought in the past years he would have won one, he was so close," Edberg said via Tennis World USA. "It becomes even tougher, he is not younger anymore but there is still a little hope. If there's one who can do it, it's Roger."
Federer has long been considered a dominant force at the Tour, but recent injuries and setbacks have pushed him out of the top 10 for the first time in 13 years, marking an end of a great era in the sport. But Federer remains positive he could still compete at a high-level when he returns to the tennis scene next year.
"I have thought about that these few weeks-what'll it be like when I return...will I feel pressure," Federer said, reports Tennis. "I will have dropped a few rankings.
"But if I can train the way I am hoping [during the offseason], I'm thinking that I can quite rapidly rejoin."
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