Perhaps the greatest symbol of modern tennis is the open stance forehand. The traditional “turn-step-hit” pattern that establishes a linear type of hitting with momentum coming from stepping ...

Alicia Molik’s intense focus and stable open stance produce a fierce forehand. No matter their level, most players prefer to use a forehand drive as their main baseline weapon.

When hitting an open stance forehand, the player's feet point toward his opponent. On a closed stance forehand, the player steps into the ball with his feet parallel to the baseline.

The distinctive sound of Jannik Sinner's forehand can make a crowd gasp. And it's his not-so-secret tool in any match.

The distinctive sound of Jannik Sinner's forehand can make a crowd gasp. And it's his not-so-secret tool in any match.