Roger Federer is a player known for stunning the world of tennis, but few expected what happened on Saturday at the Miami Open.
Taking on Australian world No.175 Thanasi Kokkinakis, the Swiss player suffered a shock three sets loss. Meaning the Rafael Nadal will once again reclaim the world No.1 position as the tour goes into the clay season. Shortly after that match, Federer confirmed that he will not play a tournament on the clay for a second consecutive year.
In a special Ubitennis podcast, founder Ubaldo Scanagatta and Steve Flink from the Tennis Channel look at the current state of Federer’s form. Focusing on his slice and forehand returns, which triggered a series of errors against Kokkinakis.
Elsewhere is the podcast, the duo discuss the current state of tennis and what direction it is heading towards. Including :-
Can Juan Martin del Potro win the sunshine double and be a threat on the clay?
How will Nadal’s No.1 ranking fair on the clay court’s?
Will Federer reconsider his plans in the near future?
Is Naomi Osaka a grand slam champion in the making?
Will Maria Sharapova ever return back to her best?
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