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Interesting move by Nishikori. I guess Nisikori wants to improve his attacking game - approach, covering the net, etc. But, Mirnyi was all about attacking using his size, power, and reach rather than working his way upto the net with his groundstrokes and positioning. So, I am a bit skeptical...

I think Federer's forehand has become more compact. Ferrer and Mischa Zverev also have pretty compact forehand, probably more than Federer's in my opinion.

I don't know if players focus on a single point per se. It's more of capturing the whole scene, the moment the opponent strikes the ball, opponent's stance, position on the baseline, etc. But, you do need to be aware when the opponent is making the contact.

Yes, different string pattern will impart different amount of spin and pace on the ball. More open string pattern results in higher spin and pace, and more dense string pattern means more "feel / control". I believe 18x20 is the most dense string pattern whereas 16x19 are commonly seen and...

I do this in order to cool down. My thick short black hair heats up too much from the sunlight.

Clay did neutralize his serve but the primary reasons are that the surface exposed his defense and poor consistency on the baseline and he wasn’t a great mover on clay. He did make it to SF one year and beat some good clay court players on the way.

IMO, Nike has a history of disagreements in contracts with players nearing retirement - Sampras and Agassi (though it was more amiable with Agassi, I think) Federer has more to lose by walking out - he's looking at 1~2 more years on the tour and he doesn't need unnecessary trouble of finding...

Soderling is a better mover than Del Potro and has more offensive backhand at this point. And, Soldering has only beaten once out of 4 after his FO win against Nadal. This isn't to doubt or underestimate Del Potro's capablity to beat Nadal. I think it depends on how healthy Nadal is feeling.

Del Potro can be a threat to anyone, but I don't think he can outmanuver Nadal on clay, and clay is slow enough to neutralize Del Potro's power. Interestingly, last time they play against each other on clay was in 2008.

You get on the same page via discussing what's happening on the court. It's higher percentage play to look for a return coming back to middle against a down the middle serve. But, the returner began to read your play from you taking the step. So, you gotta adjust now, maybe take the step a bit...

The fact that you won the first 5 points puts your opponent in a situation to try something different to win. It's completely UPTO him how to play -risky, safe, consistent, junk balling - that's his freedom. You don't DICTATE his mind or decision.

Feliciano Lopez and John Isner.

DASANI all the way. Otherwise tap water + filter

On the backhand side, it doesn't look like your hips are turning at all - your right foot is pointing forward when it should be pointing about 45 degrees in ward. This is preventing you from getting your shoulder behind the ball, and making you to swing sideways. Also, look at your left leg...

Would you say forehand at 0:29 is a classic example of what you said? And forehand at 0:44 is better executed?

Why not stick with Pure Strike VS if you liked it? I liked Pure Storm a lot, and I thought Blade 98 18x20 (the older black and green model) had somewhat similar feel. Blade 98 had a bit more weight and control in my opinion. I didn't like Pure Control at all.

Against a opponent clearly below your level, it's usually a good time to try shots that you want to work on. This gives you a bit of margin to fail and resort to your original game. It also depends on the opponent and your range of shots. If you are trying to figure out a competitive...

informative post.. I hope Federer does make a farewell appearance at French Open before he retires though....for the sake of tennis fans over there.

One thing you can do right away is - watching the ball closely as it leaves your opponent's string. As cliche as it sounds, this will help you recognize the shot trajectory earlier and prepare much earlier - which will allow you to handle these shots better. This starts with recovering from your...

Well Isner is a good player who can beat anybody with that monster serve of his. Federer hit wide serves in a row on the ad side in one game and Chung couldn't get any of them back, which made me think he's vulnerable to wide serves. I didn't watch Chung vs Isner, but I wonder if Isner's...

I think it's more related to his hip/trunk/rib cage mobility than anything else. Service motion is a lot like throwing upward motion where you need to be able to load weight on the right hip, and be able to push up and rotate forward. He doesn't quite have this motion. His serve motion looks...

How do you know whether he had a proper technique?

I always struggeld with kick serve on the deuce as well. Personally, I try to swing more vertical and less side ways (from 6 to 12) whereas on I try to go from 7 to 1 in order to get the serve out wide. This means that my body moves more straight down and up on deuce side. On ad side, my body...

Sure, those are all risk factors for arm injuries. But, extreme grip engages wrist, elbow, and shoulder joints at more acute angle, which might result in greater torque on these joints, increasing the risk for injury....

Doesn't look like continental at all. https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/richard-gasquet-of-france-plays-a-forehand-during-the-match-news-photo/615076#richard-gasquet-of-france-plays-a-forehand-during-the-match-against-picture-id615076

At least 2 identical ones so that you have a back up. Personally, three identical ones are ideal. Third one at slightly lower tension.

Obviously a shoulder turn as many of us know. Also, really anchoring the front leg before you swing.

I think the question is what do you think your coach can provide in the extra hour? Drill? Technique? Watch your match play and provide feedback? The only way to find out is to try out.

Federer wanted the number 1 ranking and he changed his plan to accomplish that knowing there will be other sacrifices and losses. At the stage of Federer's career, the oldest #1 is once in a life time opportunity - a legacy with much more weight than another Master's 1000 title.