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[@formeyousee]

I do this all the time. All the time. I mean watch Federer videos.

[@EssentialTennis]

+formeyousee He's quite elegant in his technique. It's okay to be entranced. unless you're cooking. Don't burn your house down whilst in a roger trance. :D

[@stephaniely2918]

formeyousee loll

[@artemisknightprotectorofth8956]

@@EssentialTennis do nadal next he is my favorite player (nadal, federer, djokovic) [these player i love the most and using their techniques]

[@denniskaparunakis3155]

IAN, Hi, What racquet you use (white and redish) ? Thanks

[@EndoftheTownProductions]

Roger's forehand from 2004 - 2007 is probably the greatest forehand in the history of tennis.

[@Buddy_-ub1mf]

What ever happened to that monster forehand? 🤔

[@dongwoonkang1131]

Good explaining about essential technique. Thank you so much.

[@noushinkananian5033]

Many thanks for sharing your invaluable knowledge!

[@CosmicTalesAI]

awesome and great video! thank you for this!

[@didanhtennis]

Another job well done. Thanks

[@exoticmale33]

Your videos are very informative. I have been playing for a long time and a 4.0 club player but your videos are very analytical, to the point, informative and i learned a lot about my one hand backhand. so thank you so much..:)

[@Wallewallaby]

6:35, thank you for my new desktop background!

[@dimitristsiantos4106]

Oh actually yess

[@marcgartman2591]

Thank you very much Ian!

[@bradleyscott2016]

thanks for this video it really helped me

[@94madden]

Amazing work thank you so much

[@pedalera2]

Thanks a lot! Very good!!!

[@AirGuitar]

Amazing video! Keep up the Federer videos! You earned a sub!

[@colossaltennis]

Federer's forehand is the ultimate in technical expertise and innovation combined! I like how you identified the importance in emphasizing the tactical use of the forehand as the primary offensive groundstroke weapon in the current competitive tennis climate.

[@EssentialTennis]

Glad you enjoyed it, Colossal!

[@sharonsynmoie7905]

The best and most succinct analysis of Federers forehand I have ever seen. Well done.

[@finesuper1]

very helpful, thanks.

[@hqtennisllc9311]

Awesome work !

[@kevinpeasetennisprofession4905]

Ian, I like your three points: getting in position, the contact point, and the finish. I find many club players have trouble with the eastern backhand grip. Once they get the feel for keeping the fist up, it all comes together. Great presentation!

[@EssentialTennis]

+Kevin Pease Thanks, Kevin

[@shuwb]

Beautious stuff Ian. Great focused commentary. Really liked the real time on the kinetic chain.

[@EssentialTennis]

shuwb Thanks for the feedback and for watching!

[@andrewmaunders5207]

Excellent explanation of release of stored energy to produce power and racquet head speed...very good!! and look at the balance..a thing to behold!!! WELL DONE. thanks! ACMaunders USPTR PRO

[@michelogdeuce8767]

Thanks Ian for all the material you produce, big support for tennis fans. Could you upload the pdf? Is not available anymore.

[@tommyho8173]

Love your insight.

[@GregoryTroyTV]

Great video, and great analysis! Thank you Ian

[@EssentialTennis]

Gregory Troy You're very welcome, thanks for watching!

[@gaditanoo10]

Such an constructive work are you doing, Ian. I wish you and your team all the success you deserve.

[@guillermocereijidolopez4657]

Great video, thank you Ian!

[@EssentialTennis]

Guillermo Cereijido López You bet, thanks for watching!

[@lavernlee815]

My tennis has improved since watching your tennis videos & Others. Tnx Ian!

[@EssentialTennis]

So happy to hear that, Lavern!

[@marksdanielsdrummer]

Absolutely one of the best slow motion videos ever taken. Thank you for sharing!

[@EssentialTennis]

Have you ever recorded your own swing, Mark?

[@beckyf2024]

Another awesome, helpful, informative video!! You break it down so easy for me to get!! Thank you again!!!

[@EssentialTennis]

You're very welcome, Becky.

[@mokdes]

Becky F I

[@bournejason66]

Even his hair moves better than mine 🤣

[@tristanaspiras7957]

+essential tennis thanks to this video I had a big improvement thanks for everything Ian!

[@EssentialTennis]

That's great to hear, John!

[@51Dss]

Nice job on your analysis and video production. I am just getting back into tennis after 7 years or so away from the sport. In that time I started wearing prescription glasses and I'm having some difficulty tracking the ball all the way to the strike zone. (I've whiffed a few much to my embarrassment). I think I can work around the problem and first thing I did was to get a pair of single vision glasses (bi-focals are not helpful for tennis it seems). Now I'm looking for a nice slow moving drill I can use to build some consistency and confidence in my swing once again. Do you have any advise or tips that might be helpful for me? Thank you for producing these videos. I subbed you and I am looking forward to getting some great tips from you.

[@wijesekarafamily4341]

Yup I downloaded Rogers forehand and now I have it

[@dimitristsiantos4106]

How

[@AjayKrishna1995]

Nice !!

[@louiscyphre7023]

@5.40 yes finally someone who agrees with me , all this slow motion video has been taken out of context , this is not a conscious move but a sub conscious reaction . bravo

[@dvscrobe]

This is amazing analysis! Very interesting. Federer has such amazing skill.

[@EssentialTennis]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@maggiegonzalezjuarez7717]

Awesome breakup of My Federer's forehand! He really is tennis! Ian, thanks so much for your passion, man, it is so encouraging! I have been struggling with my forehand, bc I open my racket when I prepare, I now can see some of the pieces that make me do it!!! muchas gracias from sunny Acapulco!

[@EssentialTennis]

Maggie Gonzalez Juarez You're very welcome, my friend. Thank you for watching :-)

[@SantiagojoseChacon]

Great video, you should do this with nadal forehand, stan backhand, etc

[@MHSamadian2]

hi. your lessons is very good and useful. please add subtitle option for this video. thanks a lot

[@richardberger7688]

Ian, Thanks for a very informative description of how to perform an extremely efficient forehand stroke. I was able to use this video to demonstrate to one of my students how the kinetic chain works when the sequence of moves are correct. My student was starting his swing with his arm, and the arm would pull the shoulders around, and this video demonstrated to him how the power of the shoulder turn would allow him to use much less total energy, yet generate more pace and greater accuracy on his forehand. Thanks!

[@EssentialTennis]

Richard Berger Love to hear that you're using this video in your own teaching, Richard! Thanks for watching, I appreciate it.

[@robertnagy6898]

Thanks for the video Ian, such a great analysis. I also read your book, I thought it is amazing!! Unfortunately, I can't find the PDF either. There are a bunch of links in the description, but I can't seem to find the PDF mentioned in the video. Could you point it out more clearly where is it in the description please?

[@marcosylinafeijoo9966]

Simply Fantastic!!!

[@EssentialTennis]

Lina Castrillon Thanks :-)

[@johnmerrill5633]

Great elements! One thing that can be challenging for me (3.5) is I don't hit on the rise, but sort of close. And at my level I get a lot of low flat balls. SloMo video of pros show there strike zone being shoulder high so their backswing is more flat. Could you point me to good technique SloMo but trying to put topspin on a lower, falling ball?

[@tenniscollaboration4369]

GREAT VIDEO

[@EssentialTennis]

Thanks!

[@danieldahdah7431]

Thanks Ian. I'm addicted to my tennis - somewhat!

[@EssentialTennis]

You're very welcome. Much worse things to do be addicted to!! 😂😂

[@garybalatennis]

Very nice. The Federer footage is beautiful to watch, so fluid and smooth. The commentary equally impressive, all focused on simple, foundational stuff. In addition to the perennial advice one hears from coaches about balance, footwork, stepping into the ball, follow-thru, rhythm, timing, etc., it seems to me that this game is at heart a game played with core rotation and proper spacing to the ball.

[@EssentialTennis]

garybalatennis Excellent comments, Gary. I completely agree with you about core rotation and spacing. Without those two things a high quality shot definitely isn't possible!

[@allboutthemojo]

***** thanks for all your work in providing so many instructional video's.

[@EssentialTennis]

allboutthemojo You're welcome, thanks for watching!

[@superg3962]

Hi Ian, Love your breakdown of the GOAT (well I think he is). I got to see Federer and Djoker play in the finals at Indian Wells last year. It was my first pro tournament and I was in awe of the speed and precision that these two possessed. It made me appreciate how much skill it takes to get to that level. I'm a 4.0-4.5 level player that is trying to reach a solid 5.0 before I die! Thanks and keep em' coming...

[@EssentialTennis]

Super G! I was at that match :-) Definitely always a pleasure to watch, both of them!

[@akaninyeneebong614]

wonderful

[@bournejason66]

Hi Ian, can you provide the pdf link you mentioned in the beginning of this video? 🙏

[@funfoot1]

Awesome instruction! Noticed a couple things I can't wait to try next time on court. Thanks...

[@EssentialTennis]

Good to hear, you're very welcome.

[@annalobacheva1900]

It is a great video! I really appreciate it. Today I've played tennis, thought about these 6 steps and played very good! I would love to watch same video lessons for backhand (2 hands), serve and volleys (backhand/forehand). Thanks again for you job!

[@EssentialTennis]

Анна Лобачева You're very welcome, that is great to hear!

[@LuchoVena]

it didnt initiate, it got transferred with the jump, the hips turned in the air turning the torso and whiplashed the arm at an incredible speeed with the energy transfer. It all started with the footwork. An inside out forehad requires the timing of a intense footwork to time the beginning of the move to the end of the motion, You can also notice he's also traveling sideways in the air and how he landed. (hair graphics too) Awesome video though. He really does have the most functional attacking forehand while his motion seems very unforced. Swift and smooth.

[@lavernlee815]

I dream of having a forehand like Fed! Tnx Ian on this 6 part breakdown.

[@EssentialTennis]

You're very welcome!

[@Ram-qt1xg]

Ian, love the video. Great teaching and footage. I do have a quick question though: the kinetic chain starts with a good knee drive and then core rotation right? Or core first and then the knees come in?

[@R0cktubes]

From bottom to top if that answers your Q..

[@janoostdam3279]

i just did this on training and i rocked the court :P

[@EssentialTennis]

Nice!

[@tysonstennistips9418]

Federer's forehand is a joy to watch! I really like how you broke the video down into six parts. We have just started our own tennis channel and would really appreciate any feedback from you guys! Cheers!

[@khanhdylan]

Hi Ian, what is your advise for designing a tennis training program? I play 3 days/week with 2hrs each day. Im training for 2 days and the other I play double match. For training, I have several areas to work on and Im struggling to design the best workout so that I will get the most from it. Because I only have 2 days for training so it is crucial for me pick and mix the right drill to progress. How many areas should I focus on in 1 session and how many drills for each one? How should I repeat drills to avoid forgetting techniques? (Provided that my program is 4-6months). Thank you in advance.

[@skaplanesq]

Great freeze frames. His focus is incredible. His strokes are pure.

[@Johnstage]

It doesn’t matter when you’re learning if you put your wrist in extension intentionally or if it’s the result of the kinetic chain. What’s important is how to time the release of the extension into a more neutral wrist position. That’s what gives the most power. From there you can train your core to accelerate the horizontal flexion of the shoulder to lag naturally by racquet inertia as do the pros. Nothing wrong with starting to learn by « fake » wrist lag. Emphasize release not lag.

[@adrawat123]

Hey Ian, Awesome video! Any thoughts on video camera and equipment to buy that can be easily mounted?

[@EssentialTennis]

aditya rawat Easily mounted to a fence? GoPro is definitely the way to go, nice wide angle, too.

[@adrawat123]

***** Yes, mount to a fence. Will check out the accessories for GoPro. Thanks!

[@MarkvanVaals]

Hey Ian, I've recently started asking people to film some shots I make. That is something I can recommend any (advanced) player trying to perfect your technique as you will most certainly do some things wrong you were not aware of. Talking about that: I struggle getting my flat serves faster, I can hit slice or kick serves just fine. Through filming myself, I found out that I arc my body a lot less than I see pro players do. Therefor I would love to see an analysis of how to create more effective power in your serve. More importantly, I'm looking for pointers to get the trophy position to where the bow / arc you make is effective in accelerating your body resulting in forward momentum and racket head speed. Would really appreciate a video about that in the future. Thanks for all the great content, really love your video's!

[@EssentialTennis]

Mark van Vaals Excellent topic, Mark! I'll definitely add it to my list :-)

[@2002jorgeparr]

Excellent lesson. May I respectfully suggest that you please point out to how Roger Federer INITIATES HIS KINETIC MOTION WITH HIS LEGS ...unwinding and EXTENDING HIS BODY FROM THE GROUND UP... Thank you.

[@rkirsch264]

And he's making contact well in front of his body.

[@chrisjones2872]

You should break down Federer's approach to the net!

[@darrensurrey]

Great video. I get the relaxed whipping idea for developing power from my kung fu and power lifting background but how do you maintain control so the ball doesn't fly away in an uncontrolled fashion?

[@EssentialTennis]

Great question, Darren. The short answer is effectively managing the direction that the racquet is facing. Open (facing up), closed, right and left. A few degrees off and you've missed your target buy a wide margin. At the end of the day it comes down to the path of the racquet and where the racquet is facing at contact. -Ian

[@darrensurrey]

Yes, I've noticed a few degrees off equates to a massive misdirection. So keep the arm relaxed but pay attention to the direction of the racquet's face. Thanks. :)

[@philiph7216]

Can u make a video on how to calm nerves on court andn not get intimidated by opponents. Thx

[@EssentialTennis]

Here's three free videos for you that address what you're talking about, Phil: www.mentaltennismastery.com/

[@R0cktubes]

U were not quite sure of the wrist. It's correct, the wrist lag happens through relaxation and exceleration, not through putting it In the position 👍

[@xxx0ox0]

Awesome video but the real reason why I know you're a tennis nerd and that we can trust you is.... you have a freaking favorite frame of tennis play. A freaking favorite frame that is some nerd stuff right there. lol keep up the great work

[@EssentialTennis]

I'll never forget that day of filming, the light was beautiful, haha.

[@philiph7216]

Hi ian can u post a practice match of yourself vs a pro and analyse the match afterwards? Thought it would be interesting

[@johnnyg383]

+Phil star And if you can get Roger Federer even better.

[@dmitry926]

Please enable captions on your videos!

[@Teekah01]

Very good video. I will try and practice your steps and Federer is the current tennis God You cannot go wrong by trying to copy his technique.

[@EssentialTennis]

Teekah Ramnauth Not the fundamental parts, definitely not!

[@angelohms]

Ian, how are you? This video is simple amazing! (I'm still watching, but I have a question...) Arround the 6th minute you say that you strong believe that the wrist (and hand) of pro players is back because the whole arm is relaxed. The video is from 2014, so now I think you have much more knowledge and have sure about what is going on. So, is it really because of the relaxed arm or there is another reason for that? Thank you for your videos. You are great!

[@EssentialTennis]

Awesome question, Angelo. Yes, I've definitely learned a bunch in the last few years and I'm happy to say that's something I don't have to correct in my old content, haha. The hand/wrist laying back is definitely a passive movement. Meaning the players who you see executing it are not extending their wrist back forcefully, its happening BECAUSE they're relaxed. One of my colleagues online published an excellent video on this topic about a year ago. You can check it out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJfWhGyAdqaXg8U Check it out and let me know if it makes sense. Thanks for watching! -Ian

[@angelohms]

Man, you are just incredible! Your answer and the video you sent to me was exactly what I needed. After you've answered my question I would ask you in a second how I could develop a strategy to let the arm really relaxed but yet the racquet in my hand. It because I believed that was necessary to hold the racquet tight to not let it fly away! Haha! But in the video you sent to me the doubt was solved. It's possible to maintain the arm + wrist + hand relaxed because of the concept of "stable wrist"! Really, thank you so much. Everything make total sense! You not only answered my question but took it beyond and make me learn a lot of more (about how to create more power in a forehand using variation of the racquet drop). What you do with Essential Tennis is something unbeliveble! I suspect you have a degree in marketing, and I will tell you why... hahaha! The way you deal with the online students it's simple the PERFECT way to make REAL fans. You answer every single one with a intensity that is just amazing. Even when you got huge (like now a days), you still keep doing this little things that is what indeed make the difference. Thank you, Ian. I wish all the success in the world for you! You are a truly great coach. When I was younger I used to train to be a professional fighter. Here in Brazil I was a fighter of Gracie Barra, the best team of Jiu Jitsu in the world. And because of that I had the best coaches that a man who wants to be a fighter could have. I trained for 7 years, 8 hours a day. But when I turned 18 years old I needed to decide if I would become a pro fighter or if I would like to go to university. I decided to go to university. I'm saying it because what I'm trying to tell is: I know when a coach is a great coach. I've trained with the bests. In the middle of the past year I started to train tennis. (I'm 23 years old in this year.) And one thing I miss of my old days was people that acctually are really great in teach. I hired several coaches here in Brasil, but none of them shown great knowledge about the sport. (I didn't know a lot of tennis, but when you train something in a pro level you have an ideia of what is good and what is not. How I used to train boxe, jiu jitsu and muay thai, I know how to transfer weight for exemple. And we use it in tennis. - And there are a lot of other things in fight that is useful in tennis, like boxe footwork!) So one day I found Essential Tennis on KZbin. And there was it! Finally I've found someone that really knows what is talking about. And that is not because you know everything (and you do know A LOT). But because you SEEK for more. You really WANT to be better. You know that fullness is the greatest enemy of evolution. Like I said before: You are simple amazing, Ian. Congratulations for this HUGE job. Keep being more and more amazing!

[@EssentialTennis]

Wow, that's an amazing story, Angelo! Why did you decide to go to university instead of pursuing professional fighting? Did you not enjoy it enough? Did you not think you would make it? Or did you just think education would be more important? I actually did go to college for marketing but I wasn't paying attention for most of it, haha. I started publishing content online 10 years ago and back then I was terrible at selling and creating programs. That part of it is honestly something I've learned as I've gone. The coaching and teaching part of it has always been a passion for me, however! I've loved it since I was a teenager. That's the reason why you see me here in the comments so much. Every time we publish a video I truly want it to make a difference. So I'm always extremely grateful to get feedback like yours. Thank you so much for the kind words. I appreciate it very much! Keep up the great job with your game. Let me know if I can help, my friend! -Ian

[@angelohms]

I decided to not be a professional fighter because I didn't love it enough. I've trained a lot because I am passionate about sports, and in that time fighting was what I knew. Since I was a kid I was at the gym fighting, but when I got older I realize that I liked that, but not in a level to make it my life! (If it was tennis, I would for sure be yet in it. But now is too late... Have never seen a great professional in any sport that not started training since he was a kid.) Well... if you were not, now you are REALLY good! Haha! Congratulations! Believe me, you are making a huge difference! Each video brings something new and the content helps everyone that want to learn how to become a better player. Thank you again, Ian! You and your project are incredible!

[@sagarzaware]

Can't find the pdf ? Can u pls share it again ?

[@hectorandrescatalareyes9366]

Ian is the man

[@Tennishans1950]

Hi Ian, awesome and good to follow. What I need is a comment on the strech - shorten cycle, which is underlined by your underlining the holding back of the racquet. This is what almost every ATP players do, and which gives the acceleration, spin, power and heavy ball that the WTA players cannot, because they do what you showed, viz. the shoulder, arm, racquet and hand all go all with the turn, and therefore cannot have the free movement of the arm, racquet and hand initiated by the the right shoulder. Federer comes into the dynamic sloth by holding back the racquet. What do you think Ian? Hans from Denmark fan of yours :-)

[@EssentialTennis]

Hans Frantzen I think that what Roger demonstrated here is critical to creating the highest level shot possible, but it isn't necessarily required for very high level play. I'll leave it at that for now, definitely a detailed topic :-) Thanks for watching!

[@ARTZY64]

Yeah, most WTA players cock the wrist in the backswing and keep it cocked right through contact so they lose the snap. Stoser is more ATP, but other WTA players are also shifting over to more ATP style.

[@Tennishans1950]

ARTZY64 If you by the snap mean the wrist bends foreward like you wave up and down movement. it is not what the ATP players do.If you mean radial diviation it is true. There is no snap foreward at contact, and there must not be as you lose control, spin etc. it is a myth. Read among other good biomecanics and teachers Brian Gordon in Tennisplayer.net.

[@chrisclark5304]

+Hans Frantzen most youtubers or people in the comments don't talk about the finer details of technique, most importantly the hand and wrist and their role in the forehand.

[@rayedwards2210]

Hi Ian. I just love your video but i still haven't received your download! Can you start sending them please. Thank you Ray.

[@EssentialTennis]

Sorry you're having trouble, Ray! Please shoot me an email with which Plans you're missing and we'll send them along: ian AT essentialtennis DOT com

[@FaMiish]

The head motion after the point of contact is something unique too, how it stays still for a while. Don't know how important that is?

[@EssentialTennis]

Fahmeed Abid Not something that I would call "essential" to be honest. Can it be beneficial? Absolutely. But there are lots and lots of world class players who don't do it that way.

[@LouiiStudios]

I think the reason I get wrist pains is because I'm forcing my wrist backwards instead of letting it loose and letting the momentum pull my wrist back. Ian could you comment on this? Could my wrist pains be caused by forced pulling back of the wrist? Thanks ^.^

[@lordcristopherv]

I need a Federer Jumping forehand tutorial....

[@Lincoln2000]

You've got the perfect jacket on ;-)

[@EssentialTennis]

Lincoln2000 I do, that's one of my favorite jackets! Been wearing it for years, heh.

[@Lincoln2000]

***** The colors are similar to a French Open outfit Federer had a few years ago, which was pretty nice too, so probably that was part of this collection. But as we all know Federer always had the best feeling for tennis court fashion ;-) By the way: Thanks for your awesome videos! I'm a fan of professional tennis for several years now, but I didn't play it for most of the time, but instead Badminton. So I'm playing only for about a year now and your videos certainly help a lot to understand some shots much better!

[@EssentialTennis]

Lincoln2000 Good to hear. Badminton is an amazing sport as well!

[@deathslyr1645]

if I hit the ball with power my ball goes out.So can u please help me ...

[@ramcantu8309]

Can the continental grip still be used to hit the forehand?

[@EssentialTennis]

Ram Cantu It can! I don't typically recommend it, but tennis can absolutely be played at a very high level with a continental grip.

[@janstrakos9827]

And what about Jack Sock's swing? :D :D

[@SRD45]

where is the pdf?

[@Bassmanpete79]

PDF link didn't work

[@jeanhuz3689]

Hello ian, I cannot receive your PDF. Am I alone in that case ? Jeff from france

[@EssentialTennis]

jean huz Sorry about that! Be sure to check your Spam folder. If you don't see it there then shoot an e-mail to [e-mail] and we'll send it right over.

[@rraymond9027]

hi

[@dorokhovea]

Only direction of head motion in point important here. Nothing else. IMHO again : ) Same FH with equal quality can repeat with any feet any chest any head and shoulder any elbow.

[@EssentialTennis]

Evgeny Dorokhov Just so I'm clear: you don't believe that correct use of the kinetic chain, extension at contact, balance, or recovery are important?

[@dorokhovea]

I just see same "picture" on different angle Ian. Every shot consist of about 10 phases. But only one phase is really important to make shot aimed. All others for everything else mostly.

[@EssentialTennis]

Evgeny Dorokhov I'm sorry but I honestly have no idea what you're trying to say.

[@dorokhovea]

Oh. It's ok man. This happend sometimes because I am too dumb to explain correctly my own thoughts

[@aryaldo]

Lmao! XD

[@sacredcowbbq1326]

I remember coaches pounding us not to "run around our backhands" to take the forehand. Haha.

[@michaelfranks2415]

incredible lag = power

[@funutation]

To me what's odd is he closes the face on the backswing for the forehand, but on his backhand he OPENS the face on the backswing. Shouldn't it also be closed on the backswing of the backhand?

[@EssentialTennis]

To be honest that's something I've always wondered about the one hander as well, Ted. I haven't come across the answer yet. -Ian

[@anthonyquispehinojosa2130]

Spanish subtitles please

[@christlee1634]

Ian, you are as handsome as Luka Modric!

[@EssentialTennis]

I hope that's a compliment....haha

[@christlee1634]

+Essential Tennis - Lessons and Instruction for Passionate Players Sure! He's a very cool Real Madrid super soccer star!

[@LuckyLucky-ez7re]

Grip number????

[@EssentialTennis]

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[@ageless2478]

can i teach this to my 7 year old kid?

[@virajjadav7402]

peRFect :)

[@choco5606]

useless information cause the most important piece is missing

[@topspin1715]

This Federer guy is at least a 3.5 NTRP, I think I can beat him. Just need him to be blind folded, frying pan instead of racket for Roger and his right hand tied behind his back then I might win some points.

[@connyberg5665]

"Revealed"? What, he´s been keeping it a secret all this time? Playing only in a closed room with no cameras or people allowed?

[@yoshikay8787]

Ridiculous forehand!!!!

[@PH-TENNIS-CONSULTING]

「フェデラー」を我が物顔で利用してる業者、ウザ過ぎる。苦

[@flyandshy00]

What's the point of any technique? Shouldn't sports be a hobby, a thing you love to do, and entertainment? I love tennis, never was a "pro" but I love it, just enjoying the moment.