During the 2025 Laver Cup in San Francisco, Roger Federer appeared on Andy Roddick’s podcast and reflected on his past practice sessions. He spoke about Rafael Nadal and Andre Agassi , both known for their heavy, powerful styles of play. Federer admitted that their approach, built on consistent pace and intensity, was not something he particularly enjoyed facing on the practice court.

The Swiss legend explained that training against players who offered little variation made the sessions physically demanding and mentally exhausting. Nadal’s relentless topspin and Agassi’s flat, aggressive hitting left few openings for rhythm or creativity. For Federer, who thrived on variety and changes of pace, those sessions could feel more like battles than practice. Federer said on Served With An

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