Roger Federer Reveals He Disliked Practicing with Andre Agassi

NEW YORK, USA — Roger Federer recently shared his feelings about practicing with Andre Agassi, a fellow tennis legend. During a live podcast appearance, Federer admitted that he wasn’t a fan of the American’s intense training style.

Federer, a 20-time Grand Slam champion, faced Agassi 11 times throughout their careers, winning eight of those encounters. Their most notable meeting came in the 2005 US Open final, where Federer claimed victory in four sets after previously winning his third consecutive Wimbledon title.

While Federer excelled during the 2000s, he reflected on how Agassi’s hard-hitting practice sessions tested his patience. “I didn’t like practicing with Andre because it was just like bang, bang, bang. I would think that it would be nice to roll a couple, hit a few, slice a few. And it’s none of that,” Federer described.

He illustrated the intensity of Agassi’s style further, noting that after three big shots, the fourth would come at him with incredible speed. “It’s incredible how we can all practice and play in different ways,” he said, acknowledging the varied approaches that lead to success in the sport.

During the conversation, Federer also discussed how the game has evolved over the years. “I feel like there’s great returning; they return so easily nowadays,” he stated. He believes that the conditions of the courts might have changed or that players have simply improved their skills.

“Back in the day, every player used to have a little hole in their game,” he added, noting the shift towards a more physically demanding baseline game. Federer pointed out that modern players, including Agassi and Rafael Nadal, have streamlined their practice routines to focus on hitting hard consistently.

Federer’s insights reflect not only on his own experiences but also on the evolution of tennis itself, marking a significant change in how players prepare for competition. “I think everybody practices the way Agassi used to do,” he concluded.