‘Roger called me, he gave me his..’ – Ons Jabeur Flaunts Mastering Federer’s Complex Skill With Tongue in Cheek Remark
Roger Federer‘s one-handed backhand: a timeless stroke etched in the archives of tennis memory. In a recent humorous turn of events, though, a number of tennis players, including Ons Jabeur, Taylor Fritz, Ben Shelton, Jannik Sinner, and others, accepted the challenge of imitating Federer’s well-known playing style. Amid the chuckles and tries, the 29-year-old WTA tennis player not only demonstrated mastery of the stroke but also lightheartedly joked about her newfound ability, bringing up Federer’s story.
The former Wimbledon finalist’s Madrid Open run ended in the quarter-final round itself, but before that, she took part in an activity and displayed her amazing slices, showing how nicely she has developed that skill. Along with that, she also said, “I have the best one. Roger called me, you know, the last time.”
Even though she stopped there and laughed, recalling the moment, she demonstrated her skills. When asked about the one-hand backhand, the Tunisian tennis player clearly acknowledged how she is quite good at it. Not only that, she also highlighted how there was a time when the 20-time Grand Slam champion called him after seeing the amazing one-hand backhand.
Further, she also highlighted how, “When he retired, he gave me his…” and pulled a one-hand backhand better than the other players on the grid trying to do the same. While it won’t be wrong to say that the former world number two ranked tennis player is quite good in the particular skills that even impressed the legend, Federer.
With their engaging off-court antics, tennis players have combined their on-court prowess with entertainment value. Ben Shelton’s try at the one-handed backhand stood out among others, particularly since it was his first time attempting the stroke. Taylor Fritz’s more rehearsed efforts were in stark contrast to Shelton’s forthright statement, “Nah, I’ve never hit a one-hander in my life.”
