Yoshihito Nishioka, ranked 56th in the world, felt his nerves when he played 20-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer and suffered a straight defeat. Nishioka, the 25-year-old and 39-year-old Federer met at the US Open in 2018, the Swiss claimed a 6-2 6-2 6-4 victory in their lone meeting on the tour.
“I got emotional playing Federer, I got overwhelmed and scared of the court, I didn’t know how to play,” Nishioka revealed, as revealed by Ciadomogera / Twitter. Nishioka competed well against the world number one.
2 Rafael Nadal but still failed to win a single set against Spain. Nadal defeated Nishioka 7-6 (2) 6-3 on a hard court in Acapulco in 2017, before beating Japan 7-6 (4) 6-4 in the inaugural ATP Cup.
“When I played Nadal, I had good moves, I got a few chances, but he won important moments or important points. That’s the quality of the top players,” Nishioka said.
When I played Nadal, I had good moves, I got a few chances, but he won important points or games at crucial moments. The quality of the top players.
I got emotional when I played Federer, I got overwhelmed and scared of the court, I didn’t know how to play.
– Ibudo (@ Ciadadomogera) December 20, 2020
Nishioka also played twice against Novak Djokovic but did not have much success as Sarab beat the Japanese in both meetings. “Djokovic is the strongest player right now, I felt I couldn’t beat him at the moment.
The quality of his shots is very high, even higher than mine, ”Nishioka claimed.
Nishioka on Big 4
“Djokovic is the strongest player right now, I felt I couldn’t beat him at the moment. The quality of his shots is much higher than mine.– Ibudo (@ Ciadadomogera) December 20, 2020
Nishioka won this year’s US Open by two sets against Andy Murray but still failed to claim the No. 1 spot in the world. “Dead is stubborn, he can regain momentum even after an attack.
Even though he was not as high as his president, I was amazed at his level, ”Nishioka added.
The dead are strong, they can regain momentum even after an attack. Even though his level is not as high as his president’s, I was amazed at his level. “
.@ THEDIGESTweb – Ibudo (@ Ciadadomogera) December 20, 2020
Meanwhile, Federer to play in the Australian Open
Federer, who last played in the Australian Open, is expected to be ready for this season’s Australian Open.
Federer underwent two knee surgeries this year as he looks forward to a major comeback in 2021. “We have a commitment from every player in the world to be in Australia,” said Craig Tully, director of the Australian Open. .
“Obviously the start of the season could have anything to do with that entry list, but there’s a commitment … every player, including Roger, has made a commitment.” He told us that February 8 was a good date for him. Preparations for the Australian Open. But much will depend on how he responds to his surgery over the next two to three weeks. ”
