CAMELOT FANTASIES

there have been lots of surprises in Indian Wells. that is for sure.

Federer is having a great year. he made the semis in Melbourne and he snatched Dubai.

I think he eyes an opportunity here. his serve is there and he is still armed with a massive game.

I don't know why some of the other players don't learn from Federer: he is a family man and now also old as dirt.

and he is still out there schooling them. it is called intelligent fitness training and intelligent scheduling.

he has never ever had to retire from a match.

he is so fit and so healthy now that he can do both: he can shine in singles as well as in doubles.

general masterclass and I had an advice for him about doubles fully 2 years ago: we suggested that he should start playing more doubles to go along with his singles. why? because it works for him. it actually makes his singles game sharper because he plays his doubles the right way.


for instance, doubles did not help my singles game because I stood on the baseline rocketing forehands and backhands. I played doubles purely for a social activity. but for those who play doubles as it is supposed to be played and needs to be played, it can help your singles game to some extent.

doubles can also help extend your tenure on the ATP circuit well into your late 30s and even 40s. so you want to stay in the sport for a very long time. no problem.

start playing doubles.