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November

Watch: Two Incredible Backhands from Roger Federer in Paris

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Roger Federer saved his best for last on Thursday in Paris. The Swiss played a relatively solid match in defeating Fabio Fognini 6-4, 6-3 at the Rolex Paris Masters, but he elevated his game on the penultimate point of the 73-minute affair, cracking a ridiculous backhand that brought the crowd to its feet.Dang.Blink and you truly missed it.Here’s another look, via Instagram:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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That backhand wasn’t the only sublime segment of shotmaking from the Swiss maestro—he also hit this wicked half-volley early in the second set.
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Chris Oddo. Chris Oddo is a freelance sportswriter, podcaster, blogger and social media marker who is a lead contributor to Tennisnow.com. He also writes for USOpen.org, Rolandgarros.com, BNPParibasOpen.com, TennisTV.com, WTAtennis.com and the official US Open program.
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