Kevin Anderson: 'Roger Federer is always tough to beat'. About Nadal…
believes the 2019 season is going to be very interesting. The South African player starts his new year at the Pune Open as the first seeded player and in a conference call on Monday he said: It is going to be interesting because has re-established himself at the top of the game, Rafa (Rafael ) is coming back from the injuries, if he is healthy he will be a contender at every tournament he plays.
Roger () is always tough (to beat). Guys like Andy and (Stan) are also coming back, so that is going to be tough competition. But there are quite a few players, who like me, are setting big goals, trying to make a breakthrough.
In terms of Grand Slam wins, its the same group of people in the last few years but I will not be surprised if this year we see some changes. About the new ITF System Ranking and the ATP Rankings featuring fewer players from December 31, the 32-year-old added: We have to keep developing and promoting the game, make it attractive and player friendly.
Its never going to be ideal for everybody but we try to make the best decisions all the time. All those changes will have a positive effect on the game. I dont think so. The number of people making a living by playing tennis is more than ever.
Nobody is making a living at 800 or 900 in the world. Before it was top-100 now it is getting lower, maybe top 75. In my opinion, it is good for ATPs image to have a cut-off, where people who are ranked much higher. Like PGA, there are 750 players to have Tour cards, you earn your spot there.
Anyone knows if you have a card what level they are in the rest of the world. With ATP introducing this new system, it is very positive. ALSO READ: Rafael Nadal: Worse players than David Ferrer won a Grand Slam title
