Federer is showing up very fit this year lady TT.
he also has one of the biggest serves of all time. and then there is his forehand and also his net game. he is quite a threat at the net.
he can just keep you on your toes on quicker hard courts. Federer served big and never allowed Nole any inroads into the match.
he made sure that Nole was not allowed to get into rhythm off the ground.
True. He is very fit and he did keep Nole off rhythm. A few years ago Fed said he was a better player than when he was in his heyday and people scoffed. But I remember saying the very same thing. I don't think he ever lost his skills, just his motivation.