Federer hails Djokovic as ‘real’ number one
Federer replaced Djokovic at the top of the ATP standings after winning Wimbledon in July but ceded the number one position to the Serb yes erday.
Not even an unblemished victory in this year’s edition at the O2 Arena will see Federer regain top spot before 2012 is out. He acknowledged that Djokovic deserves to be the current world number one
“We know who the real number one is,” said Federer. “It is going to be Novak. I do not think there should not be any debate around about that.”
“You do not get to number one by chance. The rankings are something that shows how you have played over a 365-day period. It might all change again in two months at the Australian Open but right now it is clear. Right noe, Novak is the best player in the world”
And the 25-year-old Djokovic said it was tough to be in peak shape at this stage of a long season.
“It is expected not to be always in your top form at this time of year,” said Djokovic. “The effects of the long season can influence you physically and mentally but this is an important tournament and I definitely want to do well.”
“I am sure I will find the strength to perform my best and we will see if that best is going to be good enough to win the tournament.”
Published in The Express Tribune, November 6th, 2012.
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