The secret behind Roger Federer’s perfect forehand, revealed by Serena Williams’ ex-coach

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Serena’s ex-coach, Rick Macci, says Roger Federer’s forehand is the best ever

Roger Federer is widely regarded as one of the greatest tennis players in history, and many even consider him the very best.

The Swiss star sits second on the all-time ATP titles list with 103, just behind Jimmy Connors’ record of 109.

That impressive tally includes 20 Grand Slam titles, placing Federer third on the all-time list behind Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal.

While he had a well-rounded game, it was his forehand that stood out most. Serena Williams’ former coach, Rick Macci, has even called it the best forehand in tennis history.

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Rick Macci names Roger Federer the greatest forehand ever

In an interview with TSH Tennis, Macci said: “I’d go with Federer. Here’s why. Simply because he was one of the first of the Mohicans.

“He played with a hybrid grip, like not really semi-western. He was between an eastern and a semi. He played right on the baseline, and he took it right off the bounce.

“And the reason why I say that, when I’ve had juniors or people I know, they got to play against Federer, Nadal and Djokovic.

“All of them said I’d rather play Djokovic and Nadal than Federer because when they went to play Federer, they just felt so rushed.

“So it’s Federer. I know a lot of people say Rafa because of all his spin, and obviously, on clay, you would say Nadal; he’s brutal to your backhand, but it would be Federer.”

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