"Let's talk a little bit about the great Roger Federer," Macci said. "Poetry in motion, amazing forehand technique, one of the best backhand slices of all time, his serve biomechanically was amazing.

But this time, I played to his forehand, too. And, in my opinion, it worked well.” Federer was more relaxed and philosophical about this defeat than he has been at times in the past.

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It's been a treat to watch poetry in motion.” While I covered the U.S. Open during Federer’s five straight victories at Flushing Meadow from 2004 to 2008, I never did speak to him personally.

see Federer hit three forehands in a row, and they're in a real progression. The first one is the return of serve. It's a very neutral ball, and he's not trying to do too much with it.