Federer did, however, admit that Murray, who has a favorable 5-2 record against him and is now ranked fourth in the world, had improved dramatically in the past 12 months.
"I think he has shown for a year now he has been knocking on the door to make his move.
"I just think he got used to playing at a high level consistently. Before he was very up and down.
"He has played excellent. He's a good all-round player, has good tactics and has become very confident.
"He has put himself into a winning position, but winning a grand slam is a different animal. Not many guys have been able to win grand slams in the last few years."
Federer missed the tournament last year with glandular fever, an illness that affected his form for much of the first half of last year. He lost in the semifinals of the Australian Open to eventual champion Djokovic and also ceded the No. 1 ranking that he had held for a record 237 weeks to Nadal last August.
A back injury also restricted his performances but he still won his fifth successive US Open at Flushing Meadows.
"I'm feeling really good," the 27-year-old Swiss said. "I was feeling quite bad here last year, which is why I couldn't play. It's why I'm really happy to be part of it this year. It's a great tournament and I love playing here because it is great preparation for me for the Australian Open."
【体坛英语资讯:Federer surprised by favorite tag for Murray】相关文章:
★ 体坛英语资讯:Li Na wins as Peng Shuai crashes
★ 体坛英语资讯:James throws up more bricks, Celtics win 89-73
★ 娱乐英语资讯:Eva desperately takes hubbys name
★ 体坛英语资讯:Chinas Li Na makes strong start to season
★ 娱乐英语资讯:Angelina Jolie voted worlds No.1 yummiest mummies
★ 体坛资讯:Chinese to dominate Thailand Open finals
★ 体坛英语资讯:Liu leads Chinese Osaka charge
★ 体坛英语资讯:Li storms to victory in Aussie hardcourt final
★ 体坛英语资讯:Sacred flame arouses Olympic passions among Istanbul citizens
最新
2020-09-15
2020-09-15
2020-09-15
2020-09-15
2020-09-15
2020-09-15