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Nice article on "tennis going forward, Federer going back...".
Hope he does this also at the US Open...
Nice article on "tennis going forward, Federer going back...".
In his first six matches at Wimbledon, Federer was winning 72 percent of net points and even won 66 percent against Novak Djokovic, who is among the best, if not the best on tour at countering an incoming opponent.
Two factors are driving Federer's forward shift. One is Stefan Edberg, whom Federer has brought on as coach this season. The Swede is widely seen as one of the greatest net players of all time, and brings a lot of old-fashioned volleying know-how to Federer's team as well as psychological encouragement.
Federer agrees that Edberg has influenced how much he serves and volleys or comes in. "Or maybe just reinforce the concept that it is possible, that I can actually do it," said Federer.
The second adjustment is his serving. "I think also the racket is helping me to serve overall more powerful, higher percentage," said Federer.
Although Edberg does not see serving-and-volleying as a singular way of winning a match these days, he has said he would like Federer to increase the variety in his game.
As for Federer, he describes it as "that little extra piece," which could help him as he looks to stay competitive at the top of the game.
Two factors are driving Federer's forward shift. One is Stefan Edberg, whom Federer has brought on as coach this season. The Swede is widely seen as one of the greatest net players of all time, and brings a lot of old-fashioned volleying know-how to Federer's team as well as psychological encouragement.
Federer agrees that Edberg has influenced how much he serves and volleys or comes in. "Or maybe just reinforce the concept that it is possible, that I can actually do it," said Federer.
The second adjustment is his serving. "I think also the racket is helping me to serve overall more powerful, higher percentage," said Federer.
Although Edberg does not see serving-and-volleying as a singular way of winning a match these days, he has said he would like Federer to increase the variety in his game.
As for Federer, he describes it as "that little extra piece," which could help him as he looks to stay competitive at the top of the game.
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