Originally Posted by
crimson king
Of course his slice is a great shot but it's still a slice and it's tough to hit winners off a slice unless he converts it into a drop. So opponents know they are in the rally as long as they are targeting Fed's BH and he is in a mood to go for the slice. Even on hard courts, the increased friction on the surface in the last few years can make the slice sit up a bit. It works best on grass. Yes, that apart, no doubt this has been a pretty good clay court season for him, reaching the QFs again after last year's debacle and the 3rd round exit at this year's AO.