New Coach for Federer
So Roger Federer is now working with the legendary coach, Jose Higueras....this is a major sign that the world #1 is "feeling the heat" as the summer grand slams approach. Fed hasn’t won a tournament this season, and as dropped a number of heart breaking matches in an uncharacteristic fashion; most notably his straight set defeat at the hands of 98th ranked Mardy Fish in Indian Wells.
It’s understandable for Roger to bring on a coach, as respected as Higueras; but let’s not forget; throughout the first few years of Roger’s career, he played without a coach and without an agent; he's a player that can produce grand slam titles without a coach, so why the need now?
If nothing else, Roger's decision to sign Jose is a clue that his over his mono, and he truly feels the need for some veteran guidance. On the bright side, this is exactly what Federer needs right now: someone in his corner, who can analyze the Djokovics, Nadals, Roddicks, and Murray’s during a tournament, and give Roger an “extra set of eyes.” It’s clear that players are now better prepared for what Fed brings to the table, they’ve studied their “game tape.”....so it's time for Higueras to add a newer element to Roger’s game (mental and physical), which will freshen up his results. Higueras did wonders for Jim Courier, and can do the same for Fed.
Roger has subconsciously pushed the "2008 panic botton" by signing a new coach, but the good news for him is that is will most likely pay off this summer.
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Harry Cicma tackles the hot topics in tennis, sharing his insight on the favorites, tournament news and players to watch. Harry was ranked for three years on the ATP Tour doubles circuit and played four years of NCAA Division-I tennis at Rutgers University. He now covers all sports as a TV producer/anchor on NBC in Southern New England.
My friend,
I know you probably don't have an editor, but you might be taken more seriously if you spellt thingz good.
"Grand Slam" is capitalized.
When making something plural, you add an "s", not an "'s" (wonder's)
"Sky rocked" is not a word. Perhaps you mean "skyrocketed."
"over night" is actually one word.
"Gratefulness" is not really a word, at least not in the sense that anyone actually uses it in current language. Perhaps you meant "gratitude."
P.S. I believe Roger actually did have a coach in his early years. Most of the time, with the exception of last year, he did. It was a man named Peter Carter, an Aussie, who died quite suddenly and quite young.
Did you actually ever play tennis, or was it just your pals who called home who did. Doesn't seem like it.
Arthur Levine
I used to enjoy watching Harry play...solid ATP doubles career...USTA and NCAA careers...keep it going!....As for Federer, he's struggling huh?