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At the US Open, Roger Federer was using the SABR—Sneak Attack. Hardly any players charge the net when his foe is blasting into his chest and he immediately attacks his serve. All of a sudden, the Swiss was standing right there.

After the US Open, where he lost in the final against Novak Djokovic, Federer essentially stopped the SABR.  But while practicing this month, he is trying to figure it out and he is getting better.

“I would love to keep trying it, now I have time to practice, so I am sure I will spend some time on that as well and see if it’s something I should keep up,” said Federer.

While Federer wants to make sure that it works, he has improved at the net over the years. When he comes in quickly, he can allow his opponents to panic. But when his return is too short, and he is not hitting it hard, he can be passed. However, if Federer can knock it deep and low, he can be on prime position.  He did it doing Cincinnati, which he won, and at the US Open, where he reached the final. For the 17-time Grand Slam event champion, he wasn’t that bad.

“I am happy that it kind of worked, it was fun and it was all over the news, I thought it was quite exciting for me personally,” Federer said.

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