Diego Schwartzman explains plan to beat Roger Federer

In an interview to Clarin, was asked at what level would have to play so that the Argentine could beat him. At 70, 80. I trust a lot on my 100%. In the last two years, the times where I was at my best I could beat players who were at the very top or I felt that I could beat the best guys.

But I also know that there are one or two stages ahead of him, said Schwartzman. Federer defeated Schwartzman in all the four matches played, at 2017 Shanghai second round (7-6 6-4), 2015 Istanbul semifinals (2-6 6-2 7-5), 2015 Indian Wells second round (6-4 6-2), 2014 French Open second round (6-3 6-4 6-4).

The Buenos Aires native only won a set in the Turkish event during a very complicated match for the Basel native who also threw a ball on the grounds. What would he have done if he were not a tennis player? I think I would be a football player.

My No. 1 sport is football. Then I committed to tennis because I was better. But coming back to my height, if I were 20 centimetres higher I would be a better tennis player, although I do not know if I would have all that I have.

What advantages would he have been taller? The head, mentality, fight, trying to give less with less weapons. The serve is one of the most important shots. The way I am matches are much tougher but I also replace it with the legs movement, being solid.

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