Backhands, especially two-handers, are more compact so less can go awry. “The forehand is a bigger swing and a more complex shot technically,” said Michael Russell, who coaches Taylor Fritz.

That's exactly what Como is talking about. It's a forehand swing thought, focused on the right hand. De Minaur tells himself to be right-hand dominant when his fades start leaking into slices.

Initially, he was more about the inside-out and flat forehand winners (ala Nadal) until he mastered the slice and swing volley (ala Federer). Just imagine if he were to discover the power of the spin.

Jolted by seeing her lead vanish, Cirstea overhit a forehand swing volley. On match point, Muchova lined an untouchable down-the-line forehand.

Because we all know the forehand swing and the technique on the forehead is very shaky.” Although Gauff recently lost to Paula Badosa in straight sets at the 2023 Madrid Open, she is still ...