5 qualities which made Roger Federer the greatest tennis player

Modified Jun 02, 2018 04:07 GMT

Roger Federer

#2 Ability to elevate the quality of his serve at crucial moments

Federer's outstanding serve

Federer is not a big server like Goran Ivanisevic or John Isner, nor does he possess a serve as perfect as Pete Sampras's either. He has the ability to elevate the quality of his serve according to the demand of the situation.

An example could be the match against Marin Cilic in the Final of Australian Open 2018. In the 4th set, Cilic broke Federer’s serve twice to win the set and make it 2-2. Federer's first serve percentage dropped to a meager 36% in the 4th set. However, in the 5th set, Federer took his serve to another level and did not give Cilic the slightest chance of causing a break. His first serve percentage rose to 61% in the 5th set. As a result, he comfortably took the set and won the match.

Federer has a career first serve ratio of 62%. He has also been able to save 67% break points off his serve. Moreover, he is second only to Ivo Karlovic in the all-time list for hitting aces. Those records show that like a true champion, Federer possesses the inherent quality of being able to improve his game when the situation calls for it.

About the author

Subhadeep, an adept tennis journalist at Sportskeeda, has been writing about the sport for seven years. He is known for his exclusive match reviews and opinion pieces, utilizing his MBA degree to tackle them effectively with his problem-solving abilities.

Subhadeep lives and breathes tennis. He watches matches regularly and engages in social media platforms to stay on top of the latest happenings. As a writer, he brings the fan's perspective to his pieces, ensuring his readers enjoy an exceptional experience every time.

Growing up, he idolized Boris Becker, but he now firmly believes Novak Djokovic stands alone as the 'Greatest of all Time', especially considering the 24-time Grand Slam champion's incredible stats. One thing that still puzzles Subhadeep, however, is how Becker's Wimbledon tally might have reached five if not for Pete Sampras.

Speaking of the All England Club, the British Major holds a special place in his heart as he admires its blend of tradition and grass-court excellence. When not working for Sportskeeda, Subhadeep delves into the other "love of his life": football, and enjoys contributing his insights to different websites dedicated to the sport.

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