Federer has 'low expectations' at Australian Open

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Roger Federer knows he has his back against the wall after deciding to rest while Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal played high-intensity games in the ATP Cup.

FAMILIAR FACE. Roger Federer will play in the Australian Open for the 21st time. Photo from Twitter/@AustralianOpen

The 38-year-old crowd favorite has yet to play a competitive match this year, opting out of the recent ATP Cup to spend more time with his family. "Look, it's a tricky situation right now playing somebody who has just played a lot this week. He's ready to go. He's match-ready and I'm not," he added of Johnson.Despite his age Federer, won 4 singles titles last year, but he failed to add another Grand Slam.

In contrast, his great rivals Djokovic and Nadal won two apiece last year, with the Spaniard moving within one Slam title of Federer's record 20."I've had plenty of time to pace myself and do all the things I had to do to get ready. I hope it's enough," he said.

 

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