Robin Soderling says if he manages to get totally healthy

Robin Soderling says if he manages to get totally healthy, he might still have a decent bit of Tennis left in him.

The Sweden native has been absent from the tour for the last 5 years and has even hinted on occasions in the past that he believes he might never return.

But, in his latest interview given to a sports website, his tone was different and he looked hopeful again.

He was quoted as saying, “For past some time, I am starting to feel really good. I am still not in a position to say I am totally fine, but, I believe I am not that far off. If I keep on improving the way I’ve been, maybe at some stage next year, I would be able to begin full-fledged training.”

“It was always my desire to continue being active on the tour for a long period of time, even in my late thirties, but, my career came to a halt much before that for unfortunate reasons. However, even at this point of time, I don’t think the time has run out for me. I see a lot of veterans going around currently and going well which makes me hope that I can do that as well provided I am in the best condition of my health.”

When asked how he has dealt with this enormous setback in his career and how much it has affected him psychologically, Soderling said, “It is difficult to be in such situations where you are not quite sure if it would ever be possible for you to play competitively again. I did feel frustrated at times. But, I always had my family as the support system which gave me all the strength I needed.”