Last Friday, Swiss star Roger Federer retired from tennis, leaving behind titles, victories and records, as well as additions to the world of "yellow ball" that contributed to "reinventing" and presenting the game.
And social networking sites circulated a video clip showing 5 prominent ways of playing in this sport, which Federer helped develop and lead.
Although he lost the last match he played in the "Laver Cup" 2022, and bid farewell to the fans in tears, his presence in the game continues thanks to these new ways of playing that have become a trademark registered in his name.
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The 41-year-old Swiss is known for shooting from the back and between the legs, but his tennis proficiency is beyond anything you can imagine.
Here are the five shots or ways Federer changed tennis:
Attack after sending
Federer advances over the net after sending the opponent for a quick comeback, often surprising players and forcing fouls on the opposing player.
fake shot
Federer is a magician on the field, so he may pretend to take a forehand, but it's a fake one, while cutting the ball instead.
The Invisible Shot
That's when Federer looks in one direction, but sends the ball to the other side of the field.
And Federer may have stolen that blow from Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho.
backhand
Much like the fake forehand drop shot, but with a backhand.
Federer has caused problems for his opponents for years with this backhand.
Tweener
It's a fan-favorite Federer move, and he's done it countless times.
It is the shot he takes from between his feet before the ball touches the ground.
This shot drives the fans crazy and encouragement, which is why he deliberately executed it over and over again in the match.
Tennis will surely miss Federer, but the Swiss superstar will never be forgotten.