The Shots That Made Roger Federer

Federer’s one-handed backhand has been one of his most memorable shots.

He elegantly powers through the ball, always following through, with his right arm fully extended after hitting the ball.

Federer has had one of the most effective serves in tennis, winning 89 percent of his service games in his career, according to ATP statistics.

With a consistent ball toss, Federer bends his knees, jumps, strikes the ball overhead and lands on his left foot.

Another of Federer’s signature shots is his inside-out forehand. He can hit the ball with heavy topspin, flat or short.

Federer starts with a pronounced split step, turning his shoulders and hips into a fully coiled position to unleash.

Federer’s return shot has served him well throughout his career.

When returning a serve, he takes the ball quickly, hitting it cleanly and powerfully — and often well out of his opponent’s reach.

At his peak, Federer was intimidating at the net. He can charge in aggressively, hitting a commanding smash.

But Federer can also gently hit a drop shot at the net or use his one-handed backhand to place the ball out of reach.