Wimbledon 2021: Novak Djokovic ‘deserves’ to be on brink of historical past, says Roger Federer

Novak Djokovic can draw degree with Federer and Rafael Nadal on males’s-record 20 Grand Slam titles if he secures a sixth Wimbledon title subsequent weekend. Very spectacular to see what Djokovic is doing this 12 months: Roger Federer. (Reuters Photo)HIGHLIGHTSNovak Djokovic seems to be like the massive favorite at Wimbledon 2021: Roger FedererDjokovic is one in need of Federer and Rafael Nadal on 20 Grand Slam titlesVery spectacular to see what Djokovic is doing this 12 months: Roger FedererWorld No.8 Roger Federer, who attain the Wimbledon spherical 16 for the 18th time, believes that title favorite Novak Djokovic “deserves” to face on the point of historical past.

Notably, Djokovic has the chance to attract degree with Federer and Rafael Nadal on document 20 Grand Slam titles if he manages to safe a sixth Wimbledon title subsequent weekend.”It’s just very, very impressive to see what he’s doing this year,” stated Federer after beating Britain’s Cameron Norrie 6-4, 6-4, 5-7, 6-4 on Saturday to e book a spot within the fourth spherical of a Grand Slam for the 69th time.”He’s able to have different ways how to win matches. He’s done incredibly well in Australia, now again also in Paris. That was exceptional, of course.”He seems to be like the massive favorite right here. He deserves it. He’s labored extraordinarily exhausting. He’s enjoying nice on the similar time, too. He’s going to be powerful to beat.”This will be Federer’s 69th appearance in the fourth round at a major tournament. On Monday, he plays No. 23 seed Lorenzo Sonego, a 26-year-old from Italy who has made it this far for the second time at a Slam. Interestingly, Federer has won men’s-record eight of his 20 Grand Slam trophies at the All England Club.”It’s a pleasant stat to listen to,” said Federer when informed of making the last 16 of a Slam for the 69th time. That’s 14 more than Djokovic and 19 ahead of Nadal.”It proves to me after I get up within the morning that has occurred,” added Federer who will turn 40 in five weeks’ time.”I’ve beloved each minute and I hope there is a bit extra left in me. It’s a pleasure nonetheless enjoying proper now.”This one is special because I’m almost 40 – at this point, it’s all a bonus and I will see how far I can go here.”Click right here for IndiaToday.in’s full protection of the coronavirus pandemic.