Roger Federer out to prove he can still win grand slams
The Swiss star says having Sweden's Stefan Edberg as his coach is giving him fresh hope
Roger Federer says he's ready to prove he's not a spent force after making a winning start under new coach Stefan Edberg at the Australian Open on Tuesday.
The Swiss 17-time grand slam winner made light work of Australian wild-card James Duckworth, winning 6-4, 6-4, 6-2 in one hour 46 minutes in heatwave conditions on Rod Laver Arena.
Federer has more grand slam titles than any other player but only one, Wimbledon 2012, in the past four years. He is ranked at world number six.
He said he was excited teaming up with former world number one and six-time major champion Edberg and was ready to prove to himself and others he could rediscover his best form.
For me I want to show, prove to myself that I can bring it every match. I'm really excited. It's a tough draw, but I'm open for it and I'm ready to go
"I feel good, I'm excited. I'm not thinking about Wimbledon or the US Open so much, even though those were my last two slams which didn't go well for me," the 32-year-old said.