Throughout his career, the 43-year-old deceived his opponents with his unwavering artistic skill and merciless tactics on the court by using his go-to Wilson wand.
In the 2000s and 2010s, he continued to rule the sport and win 20 Grand Slam titles.
The eight-time Wimbledon winner, who is now retired, continues to follow the sport and has noticed something that baffles him.
What is it about players’ treatment of their rackets that has startled Roger Federer?
When Roger Federer returned to tennis in 2017 after knee surgery, he made significant changes to his racket.
He used a larger racket head during play, which increased his hitting force, particularly off the backhand side. This enabled him to win his eighth and final Wimbledon championship, as well as two more Australian Open titles.
Federer used a heavier frame when playing, and the fact that so many players nowadays use lighter rackets surprised the former world champion.
“I believe because it is lighter. When introducing his new trademark Wilson rackets, Federer told Tennis Channel that most players these days play with lighter frames.
When I learned that so many professional players used lighter frames than I did, I was very taken aback. What was I thinking?
