Consider each groundstroke as a sibling. The forehand is the oldest – powerful and assertive; even sometimes, a bully. The two-handed backhand is the middle child, the steady glue that holds the ...

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.

Roger Federer's backhand slice has been adjudged the best in tennis history by Serena Williams' former coach Rick Macci. Known for his elegance and precision, Federer possessed a one-of-a-kind slice ...

NEW YORK — In the early stages of another comeback from another wrist injury in February, 2009 U.S. Open champion Juan Martin del Potro sounded almost desperate. “I need to improve my backhand as soon ...

MELBOURNE, Australia -- Four years ago, Ashleigh Barty stood on Rod Laver Arena as champion of the 2022 Australian Open, solidifying her legacy in Australian tennis and women's tennis as whole. It's ...

Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf recently graced the tennis court together, offering fans a captivating display of their enduring talent. While Agassi has reintegrated himself into the tennis world, as ...

It might not be a new Ashleigh Barty in the 2022 season, but by all accounts it is certainly an improved one. The World No.1 is 10-0 on the season and into her third major final and first at the ...