Swiss superstar Roger Federer says US Open champion Andy Murray can soon become the world’s number one player.
Murray has hit form following his defeat by Federer in the 2012 Wimbledon final, winning gold at the London Olympics and then triumphing at Flushing Meadows.
“He has results that back up his chances to become World No. 1, maybe even at the end of the year, maybe at the beginning of the next year,” Federer said ahead of the Shanghai Masters.
“If not then, he’s got a shot till next year’s Wimbledon almost if he were to win there. His next nine months are going to be extremely interesting to follow.”
Murray has lost several Grand Slam finals before his breakthrough major in New York, with his next goal to become the world’s number one ranked tennis player.
“I think he’s done so well, I said it right off the bat, his reaction was amazing right after not winning Wimbledon against me, then coming back and winning the Olympics… then bringing the victory home, his first Grand Slam, at the US Open,” Federer said.
“I’m very impressed, it was great to see. I hope for him he can achieve it eventually.”