Roger Federer: 5 Tournaments He Should Win in 2012

The 2012 season is set to be one of the most exciting ones of the last decade.

After Novak Djokovic put an end to Rafael Nadal’s and Roger Federer’s dominance to tennis, a few expectations came along with it.

How long can Novak Djokovic keep the No.1 in the world status?

Will Rafael Nadal bounce back after becoming Novak Djokovic’s customer?

Will Andy Murray finally win his first major title?

How far can John Isner advance in the ATP ranking?

In this article we will deal with the twilight of Roger Federer’s career, which is definitely something that his fans look forward to.

The Swiss has been saying that he is far away from retirement, and has plans for major accomplishments yet.

Roger sent a big message capturing three titles already in 2012, at Dubai, Rotterdam and Indian Wells

Without getting too far ahead on predictions for a career that could still last a few years. Even without including major events and the Olympics in the list, let’s take a look at five other tournaments that the Swiss could put under his belt this season.

Gerry Weber Open: Halle, Germany

ATP 250

Surface: Grass

Total number of titles won: 5

2011 result: Did not play.

Halle is a place where Federer feels very comfortable, and it is where he likes to do his tune-up for Wimbledon.

Western & Southern Open: Cincinnati, USA

Masters 1000

Surface: Outdoor/hard

Total number of titles won: 4

2011 result: Quarterfinalist (lost to Tomas Berdych in two straight sets).

Leading up to the U.S. Open, "Cinci" should be Roger's safest bet in the American summer.

Swiss Indoors: Basel, Switzerland

ATP 500

Surface: Indoor/hard

Total number of titles won: 5

2011 result: Winner (beat Kei Nishikori in straight sets).

This is Federer's home tournament, and the surface fits his game greatly. He is always a favorite there for obvious reasons, and is the defending champion in 2012.

BNP Paribas Masters: Paris, France

Masters 1000

Surface: Indoor/hard

Total number of titles won: 1

2011 result: Winner (beat Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in straight sets).

Roger captured this title for the first time last year and it meant a lot to him. The indoor fast surface. The fact that he feels comfortable in the second half of the year should take him to a second title in 2012.

Barclays World Tour ATP Finals: London, England

Masters Cup

Surface: Indoor/hard

Total number of titles won: 6

2011 result: Winner (beat Jo-wilfried Tsonga in three sets).

The great Swiss loves to win this one, and the fact that it is played indoors and in London increase his chances.