Federer targets gold in London

LONDON: Roger Federer has set his sights on winning Olympic gold on his favourite grass courts. While Great Britain’s athletes and competitors will enjoy home advantage during the Games, even they will struggle to match the levels of familiarity and comfort Federer enjoys at Wimbledon. Although Federer claimed gold in Beijing after clinching the doubles event, the Swiss is determined to secure a first singles gold in what may be his last chance. “It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity to be playing at Wimbledon at the Olympic Games,” said Federer. “It’s a big goal for me, there’s no doubt about it. I think it’s going to be helpful that I’ve won an Olympic gold already. I’ll feel a little less pressure.”

Published in The Express Tribune, July 6^th, 2012.