Roger will be as dangerous in any slam next year as he was in 2011. Especially on clay and grass.
What I liked seeing at the USO this year was how Roger successfully negotiated the brackish water of tennis, where aging players reconcile physical limitations to their game. Rather than being shocked by his body not performing on demand, Roger considered the merit of running down a drop shot just to keep a ball in play. In a split second, he decided to spare his groin undue stress and let the point go. Smart.
Planning match strategies is critical for Roger for the remainder of his career and Annacone's help is key. Based on what I've seen this year, Roger could well be the most dangerous player at Wimbledon in 2012. It's a great surface for his game and we could very well see Roger play his best grass court tennis ever. Much like his best clay court tennis at the French this year.
And speaking of the French, Roger could win that as well in 2012. He'll need the right strategies, some luck with the draw and favorable scheduling. A lot to ask of any player but Roger isn't any player. I favor clay and grass for Roger next year because those surfaces are the most forgiving and his body will recover quicker between matches. This is key.
I'm looking forward to seeing Roger play the indoor season this year. But more than that, I think he's going to produce his most beautiful game on clay and grass in 2012.
I can't wait.
What an uplifting comment about Roger looking forward, WCR. I think his pulling out of Shanghai is a good move, giving him some time to rest & plan. He has both Basle & the WTF titles to defend & is going to need his full energy/focus.I hope he can build up some momentum as he looks forward to the coming year.
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