Federer sees benefits of the Edberg effect


  • Tennis
  • Monday, 07 Jul 2014

Roger Federer of Switzerland (L) speaks with his coach Stefan Edberg during a practice session at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London July 5, 2014. REUTERS/Toby Melville

LONDON (Reuters) - Roger Federer proved that an old dog can learn new tricks when he served and volleyed as his coach Stefan Edberg urged him to do during his Wimbledon campaign.

Federer fell at the last hurdle, beaten by Novak Djokovic 6-7(7) 6-4 7-6(4) 5-7 6-4 on Sunday in the tightest of thrilling finishes.

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