"I had the feeling that the ground saw the old and classic Rafa, who almost never missed any September or any party," said the Swiss ° to being a Top-seeded Federer believes that "no big difference."
The Swiss Roger Federer, world number two admitted today at the All England Club is "pleased" that the Spanish Rafael Nadal, his great rival and current number one of the ATP, will play Wimbledon again, after missing last year through injury.
On the eve of the most prestigious grass tournament, and third Grand Slam of the season, Federer spoke of his goals going into this issue and the return of his opponent manacorense.
"Whenever someone goes missing, there are always injuries. Last year (the lower Rafa) was a major setback because he was defending champion. I'm glad that Rafa is here. I want to play in every tournament. It is better for sport that they all compete, "he said today Swiss in their encounters with the media.
Asked if he believed that the Spaniard player, winner of Roland Garros, playing more aggressively now, he replied: "I think he always plays aggressive on the ground, it is your nature."
"I had the feeling that the ground saw the old and classic Rafa, who almost never missed any September or any party," he said.
Nadal added that "need not prove anything" and that in this competition "will always be very difficult beat him. "
The Spain Switzerland
Before another obvious question concerning the World Cup: Did you see the match Switzerland-Spain?, Number two said the victory of his selection was "an historic" for his country, but was aware that "bad times can back very quickly. "
On which was the debut of the selection of Vicente del Bosque, he added, half jokingly, that Nadal did not call after that meeting: "I got in touch with Rafa after I am not the kind of person who delights (such situations), a situation that has now cleared on Saturday Spanish.
Returning to the court, also referred to being top seed at Wimbledon, but world number two (the number one Nadal regained it after Roland Garros), which, he explained, "does little to change things because" said, "I do not think you can retrieve the number one anyway. Now it is about winning Wimbledon."
Federer also reminded not to win Roland Garros this year did not affect him too "mentally." No I went crazy after losing in France. The digested very fast, I played well in Halle, now I'm back giving me a great chance of doing well at Wimbledon, "he added.
The top seed said that "above all", wants to "defend the title" and is "happy" back in the postcode SW19-tournament.
Since his first victory at Wimbledon in 2003, Federer thinks his game is now "more consistent."
"I think a lot has changed. Certainly, I am now fitter and I have more experience. My backhand has improved a lot, I think in general my serve is stronger and my second serve has always been good. I am much more aware everything that happens around me, "he said.