Roger Federer: Novak Djokovic told how to beat Miami Open rival with smart tactic

Federer is one of the favourites to win the Miami Open but he had to overcome a wobble against Albot last night, where he lost the first set.

The Swiss star has been drawn in the opposite half of the tournament to world No 1 Djokovic and they could meet in the final.

Albot thinks Federer is beatable if you play to his backhand more often than not.

“There is nothing to process and to look at because on the other side is also a human,” Albot said.

“He has strengths and weaknesses and if you play the right way, you can win.

“So there’s nothing to be afraid of, because if you’re afraid and you’re scared, that means you have no chance right away.

“You have to think about everybody’s game style. Of course everybody knows that Roger’s serve and forehand is top-class.

“You have to be aware of those two shots and maybe to play a little bit more to the backhand, to cover that part of the court more.

“I focused on this a little bit. I just tried not to change a lot because when you try to think of different things, it’s not worth it.

“You just have to keep your game and continue what you’re doing well and not suddenly change because it’s Roger.”

Albot’s clash with Federer was the first of his career.

But after tasting the occasion of playing one of the best players in the world, he cannot wait for more.

“I would like to play against top guys,” he added.

“Now I had the chance to play against Roger and I’m not afraid to say I’d like to play against the top guys again.

“That’s why you practise, that’s why you compete at the highest level, to be able to get in position in the earlier or later stages of the tournament, hopefully, to compete against them and hopefully it will happen more in the future.”

source: express.co.uk