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Executing one of the most deadly top-spin single-handed backhands. Gasquet’s backhand is known for its consistency, speed and accuracy, and has been acclaimed by many past players and commentators such as Robbie Koenig, John McEnroe and Brad Gilbert. His ability to create pace and angles with it, from anywhere on the base line, coupled with ...
One-handed backhand players move to the net with greater ease than two-handed players because the shot permits greater forward momentum and has greater similarities in muscle memory to the preferred type of backhand volley (one-handed, for greater reach). This is why a majority of serve and volleyers employ a one-handed backhand.
Rick Macci (born December 7, 1954) is an American tennis coach and former player. He is a United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) Master Professional, and seven-time USPTA national coach of the year who has trained five number one ranked players: Andy Roddick, [1] Jennifer Capriati, [2] Maria Sharapova, [3] Serena Williams, [4] and Venus Williams.
At the French Open, Dimitrov was a set and a break up against 17th seed Richard Gasquet before a 38 shot rally left Dimitrov cramping up and Gasquet vomiting, and caused Dimitrov to lose momentum, the set, and eventually the match. [37] Dimitrov at the 2012 US Open. Dimitrov's next tournament was the Birmingham Championships.
In today's edition: The death of the one-handed backhand, college football's "farm system," the future of Presidents' Day Weekend, Baker's Dozen, and more.
Karl Meiler (30 April 1949 – 17 April 2014) was a tennis player from West Germany who was active in the 1970s and 1980s.. Meiler won four singles (1972, Buenos Aires; 1974, Omaha and Calgary; 1977, Manila) and 17 doubles titles during his professional career.
John McEnroe once said that Wawrinka has one of the most powerful backhands ever, and in 2009 deemed it "the best one-handed backhand in the game." [ 5 ] He has been described by The Economist as "tennis's great latecomer", owing to finding his greatest success in his late 20s and early 30s. [ 6 ]
Shapovalov has been coached since he was young by his mother, Tessa Shapovalova. He developed his one-handed backhand at the age of six and his net instincts all under her direction. [235] [233] In early 2017, Martin Laurendeau joined Shapovalov to polish his one-handed backhand motion and help him drive through the shot. [235]