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Belinda Bencic Confident of Pairing Up With Roger Federer Again at Tokyo Olympics 2021

Published 01/26/2021, 7:42 AM EST

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The Australian Open 2021 is just two weeks away and players are getting ready for the mega Slam. Although Roger Federer is not playing at the tournament, his mixed doubles partner at the Hopman Cup and former World No.4, Belinda Bencic seems quite excited about it. She’s even transformed her hotel room into a training ground and is making full use of her quarantine.

Recently, Belinda Bencic was asked whether she would pair up with Roger Federer again at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021. She seemed quite confident about it, but looked uncertain whether the Olympics would even take place this year.

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“Sure,” began a confident Bencic. “But it also depends on whether there will be an Olympics.”

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Bencic also highlighted that she wanted Federer to play more and more. She mentioned that she likes to play with him and would love to do that again.

“I hope Roger will still play, I would love to play with him again,” added the Swiss player.

(Quotes have been translated via Google Translate)

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The pair of Federer and Bencic enjoyed great success at the Hopman Cup 2019 in Australia. Thus, she was also asked whether she still had any contact with Federer and his wife Mirka lately.

“Yes, I keep in touch with both of them. It’s nice of Roger that I can always ask him anything when I need experienced advice,” concluded Bencic.

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She also said Federer is a nice man and she can approach him whenever she needs any bit of advice.

Bencic will begin her 2021 campaign soon at the Australian Open 2021. She certainly looks in great form and will be eyeing her maiden Grand Slam title in Melbourne this year. Fans will also be hoping that they get to see her play with Federer again.

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