Hey there, fellow tennis enthusiasts It’s your girl Mia Johnson-Carter here, living the dream in Miami. I’m super excited to share some awesome news with you all. Recently, I came across an interview with the legendary Roger Federer at the Laver Cup in Berlin, where he dished out some revealing comments about how the game of tennis is changing.
Roger Federer, a 20-time Grand Slam champion, has been a mastermind behind the Laver Cup. His insights into modern tennis are particularly intriguing, especially given his recent transition from an active player to a tennis fan. Here are some key points he made about the current state of the sport:
A Shift Towards Fearless Play
Federer believes that the game is evolving towards players who are fearless and willing to take risks. He noted, “The guys and also the ladies are going to start hitting bigger forehands and backhands, be more fearless because they realize the reward is there.” This shift towards aggressive play is evident in top players like Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, who have been making waves in the tennis world with their powerful shots and bold strategies.
Technological Advancements
Federer also highlighted the impact of technological advancements on modern tennis. With improvements in racket technology and string technology, players can now iron out technique issues more easily. He mentioned, “It’s not so much about technique anymore. I’ve got fooled enough in the last 10, 15, 20 years where I think, ‘I’m not sure about this technique’ but with racket technology and string technology, you can iron those problems out and so long as you hit hard and nice through the ball, everything is possible in tennis to be honest.”
The Decline of Single-Handed Backhands
One of the most interesting aspects of Federer’s comments was his reflection on the single-handed backhand. He suggested that this shot might soon be a relic of the past as most young players are taught to hit double-handed backhands from a young age. Federer believes role models are needed to change this trend and shift it back to single-handed backhands. He noted, “Do you ever take your hand off the double-hander? That’s the question. The coach needs to know and the player needs to have the urge to try it out like I did.”
The Future of Tennis
Federer’s insights are particularly relevant as we look towards the future of tennis. With players like Jannik Sinner making history by qualifying for the US Open final and Taylor Fritz setting up an epic showdown against Sinner, it’s clear that modern tennis is all about fearless play and technological advancements.
If you want to dive deeper into these changes and more, check out the news where I found it here.
Yours truly,
Mia
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