By Martyn Herman LONDON (Reuters) -For tennis purists the sight of a single-handed backhand pinging off the centre of a ...

Behold the beautiful and beloved one-handed backhand, but do it quickly, because time is running short for tennis’s lustiest shot. Yes, the shot that made Roger Federer famous, the signature ...

Every player and teaching professional has his or her preference when it comes to hitting or teaching a backhand. History dictates that whatever is popular at the pro level wins out. But for the ...

The latest example of our societal erosion: This month, for the first time in ATP men’s tennis tour history (1973 and beyond), there was not a single player with a one-handed backhand in the Top 10.

Look at the top 150 ATP players; you may find 12 who play the one-handed backhand and only 4.3% of the top 1000 use it — the lowest in years. It’s worse in women’s tennis.

Once you’re ready to try a one-handed grip, it’ll make your backhand slices easier when you want to add backspin — and your topspin shots too. 02 Forehand stroke ...

Muchova has long been known for her full repertoire of shots -- and then some -- but the one-handed backhand is a recent addition she never intended to make. Rather, it's a temporary measure that has ...

Stefanos Tsitsipas has refused to rule out the future of the one-handed backhand in men's tennis. The ATP Tour rankings currently have no top 10 players who play the shot, as the two-handed ...

More than any other stroke in tennis, the one-handed backhand is as good as the player using it. Its value rests on their ability to veil intent, change direction and pace, and foresee unusual angles.

Moutet became a one-handed backhand player due to a right-hand injury. During his first match at the 2023 Australian Open , he suffered an injury to the ligaments in his right wrist.