It is incredible how so many of his fans think he is in a slump.
He is one of the greatest ever to lift a racquet.
He just does not care to work anymore.
Rafa is his own man. Nobody can tell him what to do.
I know if I got paid $41 million a year to play tennis and work on fitness I would be doing it 8-9 hours a day.
He only had to do it for 2-3 more years.
He could have taken it easy after that.
I just can't see the bloody point in letting them all walk right over you.
He may just be tired and wants to enjoy life for a change. But he loves the sport so he'll be back. Once he gets this wanderlust out of his system I think it'll be all guns blazing, but for right now, he needs this time. Nothing about his demeanor says that he's devastated. I honestly think he needs this, just like Serena and Fed did.
Both of them spent a year trying to figure what the game meant to them and if they wanted to continue. They found out that the sport was in them and re-dedicated themselves for the end times. I see no difference.
They also both endured the "Federerer and Serena" should retire" sentiments. What I don't get is, what's the difference?