Federer actually WON his match on that shot, advancing him to the US Open Final against del Potro. Del Potro managed no small feat himself, beating Rafa Nadal.

That's a ridiculous shot for a tennis player to even attempt, much less succeed with, much less WINNING with. Roger is definitely one of the top 3 players of all-time, with his legacy quickly moving him up to the best.

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mechaphil

A lot of Tennis players at least learn that shot (though very few are good at it). There are a few situations in which it is the best option. My friend played tennis in high school and he knew what he needed to do to hit it, he just couldn't keep it in play.

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That's what makes it such a ridiculous shot - overplay it and you crack yourself in the pills and launch the ball to the moon, underplay it and you bury it into the net. I'd love to see a photo of Djokovic's reaction to the shot.

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He is a hairy bastard.

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Yeah, he's not even fair...I wish you could pit all of the greats in their primes to match up with RFed.

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"...they came down into the stands and asked if I knew how to do play by play. I said...No. But. I'll take a shot at it if you want".- Rick Jeanneret

Yeah Federer is ...............godlike...............
The point was fantastic.....
But you should watch Köllerers Winner, too.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0glgho94LLY
and his negative sides, watch this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vfqp8QEsrds

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wow, i dont even want to know what would happen if i attempted that.

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He lost to del Potro tonight, I hear. Giants fall.

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mechaphil

Check that...human.

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yeah wow...good for Del Potro...I didn't think Juan had a chance

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"...they came down into the stands and asked if I knew how to do play by play. I said...No. But. I'll take a shot at it if you want".- Rick Jeanneret

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but he lost in a very inhuman way.............two tiebreaks lost...........

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