Lopez describes Federer as a 'beast mentally': "Imposed his dominance because tennis-wise he overwhelmed you"

Former world number one Spain’s Feliciano Lopez believes that Switzerland’s legendary tennis player Roger Federer dominated the circuit because of his ‘beast mentality’.

The 41-year-old is rated amongst the very best in the history of men’s singles tennis in the Open era.

Lopez was quoted in a report where he heaped praise on the mentality of the former world number one.

“He [Federer] usually imposed himself by his quality as a tennis player,” said Lopez. “Mentally, he was very strong, a beast. The three, even the four because I include [Andy] Murray, are mentally at a different level. Federer imposed his dominance on the court because tennis-wise he overwhelmed you.

“He was so good that you could not play at the pace you wanted. A different ball speed, a beastly rhythm and intensity of play. Each with their own particularities, it was very difficult to face them. There was nothing apart that made you suffer against him. His tennis was enough for him.”

Federer announced his retirement from tennis in September 2022 after dealing with multiple injuries in the last few years of his career at the highest level.

Despite not having such a great ending, he will remain in the history books of the sport for his on-court achievements.

Federer became the first player ever to win more than 15 Grand Slam titles in the Open era. Later, he also went on to become the first player in the history of sport in the men’s singles category to lift 20 Grand Slam titles.