‘Play until I’m 40’: Federer eyes new era of supremacy
Cutting back his playing schedule pays off for Roger Federer
London — Buoyed by his record-setting eighth Wimbledon title, Roger Federer says he could play until he is 40, spearheading a late-life era of supremacy alongside Rafael Nadal. Federer eased past injury-hit Marin Cilic to become the oldest Wimbledon men’s champion of the modern era on Sunday, breaking the tie for seven All England Club titles he had shared with Pete Sampras since his last triumph in 2012. It also gave him a 19th Grand Slam title in his 29th final at the Majors. With his 36th birthday just three weeks away, Federer believes he could still be playing the tournament when he is 40. "You would think so, if health permitting and everything is okay," he said on Monday. Federer won his first Wimbledon title in 2003. His confidence in his longevity is based on the radical transformation he has made to his playing schedule since his semifinal defeat to Milos Raonic at Wimbledon in 2016. He immediately shut down his season, missing the Olympics and US Open, to rest a knee inju...
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