Even as he approaches his 45th birthday, Roger Federer has still got it. Playing a tie-break against 27-year-old Casper Ruud on Friday, Federer struck an ace and a clean backhand winner as he defeated ...
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.
Patrick Mouratoglou’s expertise in tennis is widely recognized, making him an exceptional source of advice for the sport. He spent a long stretch with Serena Williams and more recently parted ways ...
With Malisse serving at 6-5, Federer rocketed a backhand, then sprinted forward to scoop a delicate forehand cross-court for a winner. He hit a backhand winner to reach break point and put away a deft ...
Federer, Wawrinka, Thiem, Tsitsipas Mastered the One-Handed Backhand—But at What Cost? Roger Federer made it a symbol of fluidity and variation, even if he often paid the price at Roland Garros ...