Roger Federer is gearing up for the 2018 season, and shared a photo from the gym with the proof. He'll be defending his Australian Open title in January, but this time, with a ranking of No. 2.

No, Roger Federer has not gone off the deep end, although that new beard may look like it. Instead, before taking off (and shaving it all off) for a Laver Cup promotional event with Tomas Berdych ...

If you’ve been sticking with Roger Federer ... Given what Federer went through in 2013, and what he faces next year, you’re entitled to ask, “Why is this man smiling?” ...