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The one-handed backhand on the brink: Federer, Wawrinka, Thiem… the artists who defied tennis norms

The High Cost of Mastering the One-Handed Backhand The Exceptions Who Tried to Survive Roger Federer made it a symbol of ...
Tennis World USA on MSN

Thiem: If I’m really honest, I wouldn’t suggest switching to a one-handed backhand

Fans also remember with nostalgia his one-handed backhand with which he won the Grand Slam. Could he still dominate and win ...
Yardbarker

Andy Murray explains the key to a ‘perfect’ backhand

Andy Murray’s backhand has long been recognised as one of the best in the sport, a trademark shot that helped define his game. Whether it was his reliable two-hander that could punch through defences ...

The tennis prodigy who plays without a backhand has gone viral and has an Argentine mother: Who is Lucas Herrera?

At just 14 years of age, Lucas Herrera Sanchez has already become one of the greatest promises in tennis. His story is not ...
Yardbarker

Grigor Dimitrov makes bold prediction on the future of one-handed backhands in tennis

Once popular among tennis legends such as the likes of Roger Federer, Stefan Edberg, Pete Sampras, Justine Henin and Steffi Graf, many believe the one-handed backhand is a lost art. However, former ...
WTA

October Shot of the Month: Stefani’s no-look, backhand flick saves rally

At 1-1, 30-all in the opening set, Luisa Stefani chased down a lofted ball with an impressive no-look backhand in the AUX Ningbo doubles final. There's perhaps nothing more jaw-dropping than a no-look ...