Could Roger Federer have a serious injury? Expert reveals all after analysing HANDWRITING

Jamie Mason Cohen is a certified handwriting analyst who has run the rule over Federer’s own scribbles.

And the findings give a fascinating insight into what Federer, who has won 19 Grand Slams, is really like.

Federer cuts the picture of style and confidence on court and the incredible findings show how his handwriting is similarly classy – although there are signs of weakness.

Mason Cohen believes the writing shows a possible injury to his lower back, which Federer won’t use as an excuse, and a tendency to criticise himself.

“Roger has an exceptional level of fluidity of thought and movement. His body and mind processes are working brilliantly in synchronicity.  He is a fast-fluid thinker who is always thinking several steps ahead,” Mason Cohen exclusively revaled to Express Sport.

“He shows extremely developed manual dexterity or hand-eye co-ordination combined with rapid mental processing.  His body and physical skillset can back up his mind’s lightning fast sizing up of the right move in the moment. 

“He is highly confident in himself, with a large, healthy ego in his professional life. In his personal life, he’s normal, humble and grounded. 

“Away from the court, he lives day-to-day and doesn’t see himself as special or should be treated with any type of privilege or deference.  He likes to live an understated, unpretentious and simple life away from the spotlight.

“But he may possess nagging self-doubts. He may dwell on what he considers to be his inadequacies more than his many strengths.  He fears failure and resists change.  He finds imperfections within himself.

“He is a loner who has a small, tight inner circle. He doesn’t trust easily. He displays physical frustration, possibly because he struggles with the self-perception that he can’t physically perform at the same level as he expects of himself in the past.

“His writing shows some resentment towards a change coming in his life that he feels deep down he will be forced to make.

“He an optimist with a tinge of realism mixed in.  He sees the opportunity in crisis, and has a muscular calm in the face of trying circumstances to quote Martin Seligman.  Yet, he doesn’t sugar coat a problem or setback.  He sees things as they are but maintains a consistent, positive attitude in the storms of his life.

“And his writing shows that he may have some intermittent pain in his lower back area, though he won’t tell you about it or use it as an excuse.”

Federer has cut the picture of confidence on and off the court on his way to world domination.

He wore a kilt during an exhibition match with Andy Murray last year while at the Australian Open he recreated The Rock’s Smoldering Intensity look when prompted to do so while being interviewed.

But it’s hardly a surprise as his handwriting, Mason Cohen says, shows he’s not shy to the attention.

He explained: “He’s become comfortable over time with being the centre of attention but is very private. He is conscious of keeping his family life separate from his professional life. 

“His signature also demonstrates an elegant, charismatic flair for the dramatic in his professional life on the court.  It shows that you’re not going to extract information easily.

“He is stubborn towards achieving his goals and persists until he achieves them.  He is direct, efficient, and elegant in his movements.  He has a powerful presence combined with un-showy but gritty intensity and a rock-solid determined spirit. 

“He may forgive but not easily forget slights. His writing shows an awareness and need for setting clear social boundaries. He has effortless poise and self-control.

“In his personal life, he tends to procrastinate and leave things to the last minute.  His signature shows an artistic rhythm and pacing.  He has a natural aesthetic sense. In his life after tennis, he may get more involved with the visual arts or designing a men’s clothes line.

“He demonstrates a sign of intellect that indicates a unique mix of originality, imagination, inventiveness, and cleverness.  His signature shows singularity and is a distinctive graphic expression of artistic skill. 

“He has lots of ideas and insight and expresses them in his specific area of mastery.  His inspirations are produced in an uninterrupted flow. 

“He has a significant degree of pride in his reputation and feels he’s earned the right to be respected.  He does exactly what’s necessary and speaks only when he has something to say.”