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Federer Advocates Diverse Courts Amid Coaching Controversy

9/22/2025

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Roger Federer, retired since 2022, remains influential at the Laver Cup in San Francisco, advocating for varied court surfaces to improve gameplay.
He argues that slower surfaces benefit players like Alcaraz and Sinner, urging a return to diverse conditions.
Tennis legend Jimmy Connors criticizes modern team coaching, claiming it undermines the sport's individuality.
Connors believes players should train independently, opposing on-court coaching.
The ITF's new off-court coaching rule, effective January 2025, faces backlash from players like Denis Shapovalov and Taylor Fritz.

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Roger Federer, retired since 2022, remains influential at the Laver Cup in San Francisco, advocating for varied court surfaces to improve gameplay.
He argues that slower surfaces benefit players like Alcaraz and Sinner, urging a return to diverse conditions.
Tennis legend Jimmy Connors criticizes modern team coaching, claiming it undermines the sport's individuality.
Connors believes players should train independently, opposing on-court coaching.
The ITF's new off-court coaching rule, effective January 2025, faces backlash from players like Denis Shapovalov and Taylor Fritz.