Roger Federer can play another 4-5 years, feels Andre Agassi

American tennis legend Andre Agassi feels that Roger Federer, 35, can prolong his career for another four to five seasons. Incidentally, Federer surpassed Agassi's record earlier this year when he became the oldest player to capture an ATP Masters 1000 title at Indian Wells. Agassi was 34 years and 3 months when he won the Cincinnati Masters in 2004.

Federer has made a spectacular start to 2017. After winning Grand Slam No. 18 at the Australian Open 2017, Federer won two prestigious ATP Masters 1000 titles at Indian Wells and Key Biscayne (Miami Open) and will now recharge his batteries ahead of the French Open and Wimbledon.

"For me it was easy (to play past 33), but it seems that he (Federer) can keep going for another four or five years. The only thing I can say is that when the end comes, it comes in a fast way and you do not expect it. Something happens and everything changes," Agassi told MARCA Claro in an interview.

Andre Agassi on Roger Federer: 'I never had his game'

Federer started the year as World No. 17 and has already risen to World No. 4, with a realistic possibility of becoming the oldest World No. 1 in tennis history. Again, Agassi holds the record for being the oldest World No. 1 in the Open Era. On June 16, 2003, a 33-year-old Agassi reclaimed the No. 1 ranking which he held for 12 weeks until September 7, 2003.

"Every tennis player has a different career and each one has his reason to retire. In my case my body had told me to stop and I didn't have other choice. Also, I never had Roger's game," added Agassi, who retired at 36 after winning eight Grand Slams during his legendary career.

For Federer, reclaiming the No. 1 ranking isn't top priority but the Swiss master has acknowledged that "being healthy and enjoying tournaments" takes precedence over statistical accolades. It's not beyond realm that Federer can play at a high level for another 4-5 years. Due to modern science, rehabilitation techniques and a selective schedule, Federer is able to pick-and-choose events from the packed ATP calendar, whilst resting his troublesome knees sufficiency rest at regular intervals. If anyone can endure, it's Roger Federer.