Backhands, especially two-handers, are more compact so less can go awry. “The forehand is a bigger swing and a more complex shot technically,” said Michael Russell, who coaches Taylor Fritz.

The open stance forehand is a shot that emerged due to the necessity of players to adapt to the faster and more powerful playing conditions. It is widely used by professional and competitive ...

Louisa Thomas on a New Yorker video that considers the forehand’s role in tennis, and how the sport’s stars, like Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Madison Keys, make the move their own.

Korda revealed that Graf can still do damage with her 'Fraulein Forehand', the signature shot that saw her dominate the women's game in the late 80s and early 90s. "I was on court a couple of ...

For Tsitsipas, however, the optimal forehand encompasses many more factors. “ [It] combines power, accuracy and spin and involves good footwork, positioning and timing,” he explains.

Quite a few familiar names will appear on this list because many of them were also on our list of the 16 Best Tennis Players Who Have the Best One and Two-Handed Backhand of All Time. If you’re ...

The slice hasn't been seen in tennis -- on a consistent basis -- since the days of Pam Shriver. Now many are using it on offense and as a countermeasure.

Nadal's forehand will continue to provide problems for Federer in Friday's match. His forehand is considered one of the toughest in tennis, which has helped him to hundreds of wins and many titles.

Carlos Alcaraz passed a tricky first-round test at the US Open. The 2022 champion faced Reilly Opelka at Arthur Ashe Stadium ...

Forehand, out of Stratton, Vermont, nearly got a taste of the gold medal in his rookie year in 2022, but Alex Hall’s 2160 in the fifth run knocked Forehand into second place. “I was stoked for him. He ...