VIDEO | Roger Federer stuns Novak Djokovic with unreal reflexes at the net during Paris semi final
Though Roger Federer failed to win the Paris Masters, losing the semis to Novak Djokovic, the tournament turned out to be the maestro’s showboating playground. After executing a stupendous backspin winner against Kei Nishikori, Federer won the crowd with a stunning reflex winner against Djokovic.
In all honesty, a 37-year-old Federer wasn’t the
The incident took place during the first set that Djokovic was leading 4-3 with an advantage while returning Federer’s serve. Federer’s down the T serve was returned well by Djokovic straight in the middle and the Swiss ace took his time before whipping it to Djokovic’s right to what looked like a sure winner.
However, Djokovic in his trademark sliding style reached it with his return hitting the net on its way up. An onrushing Federer was caught off guard with the sudden deflection of the net, as he was approaching with the idea of hitting a winner on the incoming volley. But, just as a winner is someone who is always adjusting to adversity, Federer stuck out his racquet at the last moment which was a sheer reflex as the ball fell on the other court with
While Federer raised his hand and walked back basking in the crowd’s vociferous acknowledgment of what he had just done, Djokovic stood there for a second or two stunned at what he had just seen. He smiled in bewilderment before both got on with the game.
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