LONDON, July 5 (Reuters) - For tennis purists the sight of a single-handed backhand pinging off the centre of a racket is a joy to behold but it is becoming rare and Grigor Dimitrov, one of the best ...

The 15-year-old Bulgarian learned to hit 'forehand' with both hands, trains about 30 hours a week, and has adopted a diet similar to Djokovic's. In the spring of 2022, a video appeared on the screens ...

Lorenzo Musetti has heard for years that his backhand was unforgettable. The tight coil, the sweep through the ball, the one-handed finish—it was all from another era of beautiful tennis. Musetti has ...

Roger Federer has made a memorable return to Melbourne Park during the build-up to the Australian Open, thrilling fans with a display of his historic shot-making ability. The 44-year-old Swiss legend, ...

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 ...

While grass-court tennis favors big serves and blistering ground strokes, it also rewards players who mix in subtlety and finesse. Among the favored options at a player’s disposal is the slice.