Switzerland's Roger Federer of Obi UAE Royals hits a return against Switzerland's Stan Wawrinka of OUE Singapore Slammers during their men's singles match at the International Premier Tennis League (IPTL) tournament in Singapore on December 18, 2015. AFP PHOTO /MOHD FYROL
SINGAPORE (AFP): World number three Roger Federer on Friday said he will keep honing his chip-and-charge “SABR” tactic as he prepares for the 2016 season with a new coaching team.
Short for “Sneak Attack by Roger”, it involves rushing towards the net at the moment of a second serve and chipping back the ball, shortening his opponent’s response time.
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