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John Isner hit a shot so perfect, it was literally impossible to return

The American giant has to win points like this to win against the Swiss legend.

by Andrew Jones

This is what John Isner has to do to win points against Roger Federer Monday night -- have his volley be so perfect that it bounces back onto his side of the net. Watch this extraordinary example of physics at work.

Ridiculous, just like Federer’s level of tennis.

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