How Can Roger Federer Win At Wimbledon 2013

Roger Federer the no 3 seed this year and seven times champion at All England club will try to win his eighth Wimbledon title.  For this he has to face fierce tests in his path.  He is no more the same Federer as he was four or five years ago.  If we see his performance this year in 2013 so far, we come to know that he is not even the same Federer who was in 2012, and who won 7^th Wimbledon title.  The 2012 Federer won 6 titles and 2013 Federer has not won a single title so far.  So if we say that Federer will win 8^th Wimbledon title than it will be a dead man’s bet. 

Despite his disappointing performance in 2013 so far, he has still potential to win at Wimbledon and on his beloved grass.  He has such tools that if he use them properly then he is man to beat on centre court.  The defending champion here in 2013 can defend his title successfully if he at least do the following things.

1:  Increase His First Serve Percentage

Roger Federer’s serve has been his asset to get all achievements in the tennis.  He is legend due to this tool.  He served only 58% of his first serves in against Tsonga In Frecnh Open quarterfinal, which was major cause of his defeat.  So he has to improve this part of his game.  His serve especially on grass is untouchable when it clicks.  He fired 50 aces against Andy Roddick in 2009 Wimbledon final.  This shows the potential in his serve.  He can use this tool to get success if he land most of his serves in to get cheap points.  He has still ability to serve aces wide as well as down the tee.  For this he has to bring accuracy to his fast and furious first serve.  This will make his opponent impossible to beat him.   

2:  Accurat Second Serve

Federer’s second serve is one of the most accurate and fastest serves in tennis history.  That’s why he has been broken least number of times.  Despite less percentage of first serves and lose return game, he fulfills this deficiency by heavy and precise second serve.  His second serve is such a tool which saved him again and again in the past in tense condition.  But now he can not rely much on second serve.  So he has to win most points on first serves and try to get rid of tense conditions by great second serves also.

3:  Effective Use Of Net

Federer’s game has a lot of variation including his use of net when it matters.  Grass is the surface on which effective use of net is necessary to get a comprehensive victory.  In his final last year against Murray Federer’s net points percentage was heavy one.  After losing his first set and at 6-5 when Murray was serving to stay In the second set.  Federer delivered a fabulous backhand volley at set point, which changed the dynamics of the whole match.  And Federer went on to win that match in four sets.  If Federer wants to have real chance this year he has to make full use of net especially when it matter.  He has to do it to get cheap points and I am sure that Paul Annacone is paying great attention to this part of his game. 

4:  Use Slice Backhand Frequently

Federer’s backhand is considered as his weak wing.  That’s why his rivals Djokovic and Nadal make full use of that deficiency of Federer and attack his backhand again and again to draw errors as much as possible.  On grass the most useful weapon along the backhand side is slice backhand, which Federer knows how to deliver it.  Federer has a tricky and precise slice backhand to deceive his opponent on grass.  He used this weapon again and again to reduce his errors and win big rallies, which matter hugely in this era.  This year fact is the same.  Federer can’t hit winners as much as Nadal and Djokovic do using backhand.  But his running slice backhand is one of the best on the tour.  He has to use this backhand frequently and he has to produce power through this wing when it needed especially in passing shots.

5:  Hit Forehand Winners And Winners

Federers’s 17 grand slam titles are hugely due to Federer’s forehand.  Because his forehand is one of the most lethal and powerful wing in tennis history.  His forehand can change completely who direction of the rally.  He can hit winner from his backhand from each inch of the court.  So he has to make full use of his forehand to hit more and more winners.  Another positive thing about Federer’s forehand is that his forehand has so much power as well as accuracy.  His unforced errors are far less than that of his backhand.  So the frequent use of this wing will make him undefeated.

6. Show Enthusiasm On The Court

Federer is known by his great calmness on the court.  But if we see Djokovic and Nadal they show great roaring on the court.  Federer has to show some enthusiasm on the court to get himself involve in the match when it matters.