We’re one step close to a Roger Federer – Rafal Nadal US Open final. In the previous video, I discussed Nadal’s basic strategy vs. most right-handed players: break down their backhands with a heavily spun / angled lefty forehand. I also posed the question: what adjustment did Federer make in the 2009 Madrid final to cut down on Nadal’s ability to generate angles with his forehand?
In this video I answer that question. Many people were right on the mark: Federer hit down-the-line backhands very frequently, preventing Nadal from opening up the court on his forehand side.







