Now that the US Open has made its conclusion let's take a look at the living legend and fan favorite, Roger Federer. With 5 US Open titles under his belt, Roger is no stranger to the high degree of competition and athleticism it takes to make it to the top.
Age seems to be no deterrent to the game of Federer, as he has two title wins over current world number 1, Novak Djokovic, in Cincinnati and Dubai. Unfortunately for Fed fans Djokovic has triumphed once again for a title win. Fans should't worry though, as Federer is constantly reviving his game and it seems he is here to stay for the near future.
Something some may have noticed is that en route to the final Federer employed a surprisingly cheeky tactic on player's second serves with varying degree. A seemingly normal preparation for return of serve at the baseline quickly transitions when the opponent begins their ball toss. Federer rushes toward the service box and split steps for a fast paced return of serve. The intention is to place pressure on the server and take control of the point. Now let's take a look at Federer using this tactic.
Federer boldly tackles Kevin Anderson's big second serve, often over 100mph. The video shows the mixed success in tournaments before the US Open, but as Fed tinkers with it, he will surely make this a deadly weapon in his arsenal. Although he suffered a defeat at the US Open, he is still a force to be reckoned with, constantly working new elements in his game.
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