Federer Hitting Again

[Ray Mercer]

Didn’t see this video posted in any other threads. Looks like Fed has started hitting again. Even at 40 the racquet head speed on the forehand is incredible. The sport has been garbage without him and I hope he can come back for a few more entertaining matches this year.

Roger Federer BACK in Training ● March 2022

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[TheNachoMan]

I hope he shows up just to beat on the #NextGen

 

[Kralingen]

This post just bumped Federer's ranking up one more spot.

 

[initialize]

Amazing how a forehand practice video of Fed is more entertaining than any tennis match of the last year or so...

 

[ghostofMecir]

Amazing how a forehand practice video of Fed is more entertaining than any tennis match of the last year or so...

True. GOAT stuff.

 

[Kralingen]

What keeps him going imo is the fact that he absolutely embarrassed supposed top 10 player and IW champion Norrie at Wimby, plus beat solid top 40 guys like Cilic, Sonego, and Mannarino. Plus the FAA loss at Halle (took the first set then died physically) doesn’t look as bad at all.

His level even with WOAT tier stamina and explosive movement was still good enough to go toe to toe with pretty much everyone. He has a level of talent far beyond the paygrade of all but about 6 players on tour.

 

[metsman]

What keeps him going imo is the fact that he absolutely embarrassed supposed top 10 player and IW champion Norrie at Wimby, plus beat solid top 40 guys like Cilic, Sonego, and Mannarino. Plus the FAA loss at Halle (took the first set then died physically) doesn’t look as bad at all.

His level even with WOAT tier stamina and explosive movement was still good enough to go toe to toe with pretty much everyone. He has a level of talent far beyond the paygrade of all but about 6 players on tour.

Fraud could have made the final at Wimby if he could have sustained his level match to match. But, like Murray, I think he has little chance of sustaining his level for any number of matches in a row and will eventually end up a sitting duck as he progresses in a tournament. Needs to bribe tournament organizers and players to somehow withdraw/retire/forfeit every other match I think.

 

[Backspin1183]

Terrible technique. Bend your knees Roger.
Also, those shadows. Where is he? His basement?

 

[kevin qmto]

I too like to hit 6 forehands and call practice for the day.

Bend your knees Roger.

They don’t do that anymore.

 

[Bubcay]

I am afraid it is all our wishful thinking that he will be a factor on the tour again. I would really want to see him back in full strength (for a 40 YO) and hitting it, but....

 

[Deleted member 629564]

The Federer Strikes Back

 

[ADuck]

Terrible technique. Bend your knees Roger.
Also, those shadows. Where is he? His basement?

He has decided to take inspiration from Fognini.

 

[Backspin1183]

Mardy Fish agrees with me. Like a lot.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1505211071748993024

 

[T007]

Terrible technique. Bend your knees Roger.
Also, those shadows. Where is he? His basement?

Copy paste from Mardy Fish

 

[Icsa]

ball machine Federer? hmm, something is not right

 

[Visionary]

ball machine Federer? hmm, something is not right

Come on! He's trying to come back; step by step. That means that he needs to start with one thing (forehand hit) at a time while his knees adjust to the movement slowly. You don't want him to get out, jump on the court and put too much pressure on his legs right of, do you?

 

[Backspin1183]

Copy paste from Mardy Fish

No, we just happen to think alike. And we both like Roger so don't mind being honest about his awful technique.

 

[Mainad]

Was he hitting with Mirka or one of his kids?