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In Focus by The Hindu

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The Importance of a Strong Slice on Grass Coat

I do feel slice is very important on grass one because it's a great defensive option. Federer used to do it, Barty does it and even Alcaras in Queens he was slicing and blocking his returns way more than he would on clay. It also disrupts the rhythm of the other person especially if you are somebody like barreting who likes pace on the ball this actually gets everything out so that you have to generate your own pace. I think her dad was a coach and they had some kind of falling downs. She sorted out the issues she had with her dad. That seems settled now because at least she is able to completely concentrate on the tennis.

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