<p>The 16-time grand slam winner came to the Toronto Masters with his wife, twin girls and Annacone -- the newest member of his compact entourage -- eager to finish an up-and-down year on a high note with a victory at the US Open in September. <br /><br />Federer has spent much of his prime years working alone, but a crushing quarterfinal exit at the All England Club and a lower ranking convinced him it was time for some fresh thinking. <br />"I've always questioned myself in the best of times and in the worst of times, even though there were not many bad moments the last seven years or so," Federer told reporters on Monday. <br /><br />"But I always look at new ways I can improve. Paul, I think, with his experience can bring something to our team."</p>
<p>The 16-time grand slam winner came to the Toronto Masters with his wife, twin girls and Annacone -- the newest member of his compact entourage -- eager to finish an up-and-down year on a high note with a victory at the US Open in September. <br /><br />Federer has spent much of his prime years working alone, but a crushing quarterfinal exit at the All England Club and a lower ranking convinced him it was time for some fresh thinking. <br />"I've always questioned myself in the best of times and in the worst of times, even though there were not many bad moments the last seven years or so," Federer told reporters on Monday. <br /><br />"But I always look at new ways I can improve. Paul, I think, with his experience can bring something to our team."</p>