When would you use a one-hander rather than a two-hander with backhand volleys at the NVZ. Experts support using a one-hander when the ball is out of your reach, and when you must reach into the NVZ ...

Justine Henin Hardenne’s one-handed backhand has sophistication and style, which is why she dominates the top of women’s professional tennis.

Looking back, looking forward. With the 2024 ATP season in the books, Joel Drucker has nine notable storylines to consider over the next few weeks—before the next year of men's tennis begins. (On ...

Earlier this year, the one-handed backhand faced another round of last rites. The catalyst this time was Stefanos Tsitsipas's brief dip outside the ATP Top 10, marking the first time in the Open Era ...

I prefer “stop” volley—is a shot that isn’t used often. But when executed correctly and at the right time, it can win a point outright. It starts with the grip. Nadal holds the racquet with an Eastern ...

Three-time Grand Slam winner Stan Wawrinka announced Friday that 2026 will be his final year on the ATP Tour. The 40-year-old ...

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 ...

The two-handed backhand is becoming more and more popular, especially among the pros, and that's where this week's tip comes in. I'm returning to one of my favorite instructors, Jordan Briones, and he ...

Andre Agassi has one of the strongest two-handed backhands in the game, which is why he’s near the top of the list of the best tennis players who have the best one and two-handed backhand of all time.