Federer fires warning

Players Under the Microscope / Editor / 05 February 2007 / Leave a Comment

Roger Federer has issued a warning to his rivals that he plans to continue his domination of the sport for at least another five years.
The world number one showed his intent at keeping his position as the best player on the planet, when he retained his Australian Open title.
Federer is showing no signs of taking his foot off the pedal and at just 25 years of age, is still some way off retiring.
The Swiss ace revealed: "I enjoy the battle so much on the tennis court with my opponent, practice is also fun.

"But playing in front of all the fans, enjoying the applause and everything, that's what will keep me going in tennis for at least the next five years."
He added: "I have to just hope I can keep my run going and stay injury free. The last three or four seasons have been phenomenal."

Federer is trading at 4 in the '2007 Specials' for a clean sweep of the Grand Slam events this year, while those who feel he will fall short can back 'No' at 1.32.