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In this month's Tour Portrait, John asked for a variety of one-handed backhands. I hope you agree we delivered. Sadly, I've never seen two of my personal favorites in person, Tsitsipas and Shapo. Another day.
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One that stands out to me, is that of Phillip Kohlschreiber. Kohli has such a severe, Western forehand grip that he doesn't have to change for his backhand. I believe -- correct me if I'm wrong -- he simply flips the racket over and hits with the same side of the strings on both sides. Check out the two images here from his match with Djokovic in 2018.
I joke that this helps his strings last longer because he only wears out one side.
Other details you might look for: Ivan Ljubici's more neutral grip, and his resultant flat drives. Thiem's many backhand swings, from huge upswing with enormous topspin to a flat, horizontal follow through. And, of course, Fed being Fed.
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https://www.tennisplayer.net/members...and_backhands/
One that stands out to me, is that of Phillip Kohlschreiber. Kohli has such a severe, Western forehand grip that he doesn't have to change for his backhand. I believe -- correct me if I'm wrong -- he simply flips the racket over and hits with the same side of the strings on both sides. Check out the two images here from his match with Djokovic in 2018.
I joke that this helps his strings last longer because he only wears out one side.
Other details you might look for: Ivan Ljubici's more neutral grip, and his resultant flat drives. Thiem's many backhand swings, from huge upswing with enormous topspin to a flat, horizontal follow through. And, of course, Fed being Fed.
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