It's good to see the so-called "old" pros up to new tricks. First, Serena Williams experienced a career-first foible, running into a lob struck by her foe. Now, Roger Federer has pressed both palms to his racquet handle and created a two-handed backhand. Here's the video evidence:
VIDEO: Federer's unlikely two-handed backhand swat
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