But those weren’t the only kind words that one future International Tennis Hall of Famer had for (likely) another in recent weeks.
After winning his second US Open title earlier this month, Alcaraz spoke candidly about the advice the Swiss has recently given him.
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“He told me you have to be focused on the next five years, from here to when I’m 27,” Alcaraz said. “And then, when I get 27, then think about five years more.
“I think that’s the best person that … could tell me that, and I will try to follow his words.”
But the reigning Roland Garros and US Open champion wasn’t Federer’s only putting partner. Also part of the outing were Ruud and Zverev.
