Miami Open 2017: 5 reasons Roger Federer could win the Sunshine Double

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 28: Novak Djokovic of Serbia is congratulated after winning in his semi final match against Roger Federer (L) of Switzerland during day 11 of the 2016 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 28, 2016 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images) — Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer are the only two active players to have completed the Sunshine Double

#1 THAT backhand!

INDIAN WELLS, CA - MARCH 19: Roger Federer of Switzerland plays a backhand against Stanislas Wawrinka of Switzerland in the mens final during day fourteen of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells Tennis Garden on March 19, 2017 in Indian Wells, California. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Federer never had a terrible backhand – he also never really had a great one. It was perhaps one of the weaknesses his arch-rival Rafael Nadal exploited – and to good measure! The Swiss’ forehands have been the stuff of legend, and this year, they got better.

But the Swiss, at 30-years-old, still has a few surprises up his sleeve!

This year, Federer came out with a renewed, improved and nearly invincible backhand that surprised all his opponents – Nadal included – and helped him effectively in his win against backhand expert Stan Wawrinka.

He’s not going to have it entirely easy, but the weapon should be very effective against Argentine ace Juan Martin del Potro, and then heading into a potential final against either Nadal or Wawrinka, Federer will be able to pick out his rivals well!

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