Greek tennis star Stefanos Tsitsipas has used his signature forehand to help propel him to fifth place in the world rankings – we asked him for some tips to improve at tennis… ...

Western Forehand Grip WESTERN FOREHAND GRIP From a semi-Western grip, shift your knuckle one more bevel clockwise (counterclockwise for lefties), and you’ve got a full Western grip.

Initially, Gauff’s forehand looked to need a grip adjustment, too. Like Swiatek, she basically grips her racket from underneath the handle — a heavy western grip.

Wrist injuries among amateur tennis players are associated with the type of grip used during forehand strokes, study findings suggest.