How long was he the best at tennis?
Five years almost
And where does he rank now?
NO.2
what is he planning in secret?
return to power
to begin where?
this week's US Open
Do most think he will do it?
No
What reasons do they have for thinking that?
age, tough competition,his racket, psychology.
How old is he?
27
When did he get so sick that it hurt his career?
before the 2008 season began
How many tournaments has he won recently?
two
out of how many?
14
What has reporter Wertheim said might be part of the problem?
his insistence on using a small racket
Why does that matter?
smaller head demands ball control
Are the racket makers partly to blame?
yes
and how so?
They try to get players to use a certain stick -- one they would like to market to consumers
What does Loehr think might be bothering him?
a sense of doubt
ANd what does he think he must overcome to become his old self?
his doub
What does he say that he doesn't need?
fame and money