Nikolay Davydenko has taken a leave from professional tennis. However, one can not forget the mark that he has left on the realm of tennis. On his peak, the Russian player defeated tennis legends like Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic.

The player won many titles, however, remained shy of winning a grand slam title. He opened up about playing Roger Federer and how it was facing him on the court.

Nikolay Davydenko on facing Roger Federer and not winning a grand slam

The Russian player had been the sensation of tennis at his peak. The reporter asked him why he was not able to win a grand slam in his glorious career. The player could not even reach the finals of a grand slam because of Federer.

When asked about that, he said, “If it weren’t for Federer, I might have had a better chance of reaching the final, ha-ha. He stopped me many times in the quarterfinals as well.”

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Nonetheless, Davydenko was proud of proving to be a tough competition for the top-seeded players. He said, “However, I am proud of the fact that I beat every player in the top 10 – I did not end up like some players who lost every match against a certain rival.” (Translated via Google Translate)

When will Federer be back?

Nikolay Davydenko had an astounding career where he has won 21 ATP trophies. Moreover, he has reached the career-high ranking of being former world no. 3.

On the other hand, Roger Federer is still active and will be making a comeback at the Laver Cup. He has been on a hiatus for some time owing to his knee surgery. The Swiss Maestro is taking his time with his slow recovery.

The fans were speculating a comeback at this year’s Wimbledon. However, he has now made it clear that he would be making a comeback in September at the Laver Cup.

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