The evolution of Jannik Sinner’s service motion has been hailed as one of the big reasons for his rise to the top of the men’s game, yet his forehand is also a huge part of his success story and his ...
It was once considered a desperate shot, but experts say it can give players an edge. Coco Gauff and Carlos Alcaraz use it. By Stuart Miller Tennis players commonly hit three types of backhands — ...
1. Looking over his left shoulder, Djokovic takes his racquet back high behind him to prepare to hit. Djokovic has a long distance to run for this shot, so he has to act fast. Once he picks up the ...
Watch almost any top-level tennis player hit a forehand, and you’ll notice something subtle but consistent—their off-hand isn’t just hanging around. It’s active, engaged and perfectly synchronized ...