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Originally Posted by lendaddy
I remember Agassi being quite open about this when he was in his prime. Not sure it was a strategy or a character flaw though.
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True. In his early days, Agassi played with aloofness and played just enought to get by. Image was everything. I think it's fair to say that by the time of his resurchance in his late 20s and certainly into his later playing years, playing the point just enough was a strategy to concerve energy.
As Agassi before him, Fed is also (albeit much earlier in his career) limiting himself to amount of tournaments he plays in, all in an effort to conserve energy and prevent injury.
Looking at the big picture, it's not like Federer is just hoping for a C and that he makes it to the next grade. He did just enough to win
another Major which now ties him for second overall with Rosewall and two behind Sampras--and he's
only 26.
Imagine the potential if he stays (competitive and healthy) in the game, as Agassi was, unitl he's 35. With his style of play, fitness regimine, and schedule, it's certainly plausible he will surpass Sampras' record and then some.