Having spent the second half of last year recovering from knee surgery and a back injury, the 35-year-old has returned rejuvenated and excited about playing again.

But it was the lowering of his and the world’s expectations as a result of his break that the Swiss champ attributes to his amazing form.

"…I was finally able to speak differently to the press and everybody, and just tell everybody how little expectations I really have,” he said.

"Because for the last 15 years I always said, more or less, 'I want to win the next tournament I enter,' because that was reality.

"Because of this injury, it sort of reset everything, and it was a beautiful thing."

Federer has also confirmed he will play at this year’s French Open.

"I am registered and my intention is to play Roland Garros,” Federer said.