Federer aiming for more titles
Roger Federer is aiming to win a hat-trick of Australian Open titles
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Saturday, 05, Jan 2008 08:43
World number one Roger Federer has warned his rivals that he is still hungry to achieve more in the game.
The Swiss star is only two behind equalling Pete Sampras' record of 14 grand slams and at the age of 26 it seems only a matter of time before he breaks the record set by the great American.
Federer, who is aiming to win a hat-trick of Australian Open titles when the tournament kicks off in less than a fortnight, revealed he has three main goals for the season ahead.
"The French Open, Olympics, Wimbledon, I've got a lot of things coming my way this year," said Federer, who has never won the French Open – the only major title he has not claimed.
"I feel fresh, I feel fit, motivated and I think that's the key. I've been practicing really hard and it's always a thrill when the year kicks off and after the Australian Open you have a lot of answers."
Federer also said he had been working with former coach Tony Roche recently to improve his net-play.
"Coming to the net is something I'm definitely going to try to keep up," he said. "It gives you great opportunities as well against all the baseline players in the world today. You have an extra option, which is good.
"It's not easy because players are really passing well so you have to be a great athlete at the net."
Federer will play in the Kooyong Classic exhibition event which kicks off on January 9th before he heads off to defend his Australian Open crown.