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 about the latest trends in tennis and a legendary player who has been making waves in the sport for decades.
First off, let’s talk about one of the greatest tennis players of all time—Roger Federer. His game is often described as the most aesthetically beautiful, with shots that look effortless. But, as we all know, nothing in life is ever that easy. In an interview from this past summer, Federer revealed that it used to frustrate him to hear people say his game was effortless because only he knew how much hard work he had to put in to make it look that way.
Recently, Federer made an appearance at the Laver Cup as a guest, and the event posted a video of him hitting some sparring shots. To no one’s surprise, those shots looked as elegant as ever. Coach Patrick Mouratoglou, who has worked with Federer and is now partnering with Naomi Osaka, had some insightful thoughts on the Swiss player’s practice court clip from Berlin.
“It’s incredible because it looks so easy when he plays, makes zero effort,” Mouratoglou explained. “A lot of people think when he was playing pro that he was not trying hard, that he was playing without any purpose. But they feel that because the guy is so loose and relaxed with the upper body, which is actually an incredible strength. But if you look at the lower part of the body and even here when he has no purpose and playing just for fun look how dynamic his legs are. They are moving extremely fast, and he does the effort on the legs.”
Meanwhile, Federer has repeated at the Laver Cup that he is happily retired. His legacy continues to inspire future generations of players with his impeccable technique and dedication.
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