7 attributes that could create the ultimate tennis player

3. Forehand (Roger Federer)

Roger Federer

The greatest player in the history of the game also has the best forehand of all time. It is as breathtakingly sweet as it is effective.

Federer typically likes to hit his forehand on the up, unlike someone like Novak Djokovic who prefers to hit a high ball. At times, it seems that Federer does not quite hit the ball but rather caresses it to the other side of the court with a bit of swing mixed in. He can also alter the speed of his strokes at will to dictate the pace of the rally.

What sets Federer apart is the way he watches the ball until the moment it touches his racquet. His match against Rafael Nadal in the 2017 Australian Open final was a fantastic demonstration of his forehand prowess.