Federer then arrived two hours late for his post-match press conference, claiming he needed to digest the defeat before speaking to the media. The 20-time Grand Slam champion said he got “negative” as the match slipped out of his hands, and admitted his attitude was far from ideal.
Speaking to Eurosport, Alex Corretja said the Swiss’ negative body language throughout the match was a worrying sign in the lead up to Wimbledon, which begins on Monday.
The 39-year-old has posted a 4-3 win-loss record since returning to the tour following a 13-month hiatus. Despite his struggles, the Swiss remains optimistic about his chances at Wimbledon, where he is an eight-time champion.
Corretja believes that if Federer can play his way into the tournament and find his best tennis, he can be competitive.
Corretja believes Federer’s situation shows just how hard it is for older players to come back from serious injury.
Roger Federer pointing the finger at himself in Halle was “alarming”: Mats Wilander
Seven-time Grand Slam champion and former World No. 1 Mats Wilander also weighed in on Federer’s form and chances at Wimbledon. The Swede said he found it “alarming” that the eight-time Wimbledon champion was pointing the finger at his own attitude.
Wilander likened Federer’s display against Auger-Aliassime to his straight-sets defeat to Gustavo Kuerten at Roland Garros in 2004, when the Swiss looked downbeat and unenthusiastic.
Wilander believes Federer’s negative attitude could play into the hands of the young players, giving them the belief they need to take down the Swiss.
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