"I am very happy to be here. Long ago i wanted to come" said Federer.
Federer admitted that one of his reasons for visiting Argentina was the rivalries he has enjoyed with Argentines Gaudio , Nelby and Del Potro.
He added "There is no doubt that the fact of playing against Juan Martin has been one of the incentives for my trip. Long ago I had planned this trip, but South America is just around the corner. "
"Normally the Argentines have to travel to see me, but now I traveled to see them"
Replying to a question where he was equated with Messi and Maradona ,he said he was glad to be in the lot with them."I know that athletes are usually seen as superheroes, it's fun, but I'm a normal person,I'm A terrestrial being"
He then said that Del Potro could be No. 1 and went on to give him some advice , "I was four, seven, still there is simpler to become number one. We must take into account details, make sacrifices every day of the year and deliver the best. It is a work of 365 days, with practice, rest, adaptation and travel. Trying to be in good mental and physical shape,doing the right things. Juan Martin has a very good team and it can work harder now, is a true professional. "
Both of them were smiling at each other during the conference and when Delpo said “I consider Roger as my friend. I don’t know if he feels the same,” Federer patted his shoulder assuring him that he too considered the same
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