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 ...

Stan Wawrinka, speaking earlier today whilst still in Monaco, discussed the future of this shot with Tennis Channel. Asked if ...

Brazilian soccer icon Ronaldo Nazário swapped the pitch for the stands on Sunday as he attended the Madrid Open final between Jack Draper and Casper Ruud. The Brazilian legend, a longtime tennis ...

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 ...

Lorenzo Musetti, 23, of Tuscany, Italy, lasted three-and-a-half sets against Carlos Alcaraz in the semi-final of the French Open, before pulling up with cramps. For about 120 of the 145 minutes they ...

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, ...

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.