With quicker courts and balls Down Under, we saw attacking tennis—and the one-handed backhand that can create that kind of tennis—rewarded in a way that it hasn’t in recent years.

It’s the backhand that slays drive-by fans. The shot that weekend warriors wished they owned, putting them in the company of the high priests and priestesses of stylish tennis. Players like ...

A response to spin-heavy balls, the backhand loop is characterized by its speed and strong topspin. This technique caters to aggressive players seeking to execute rapid attacks from the forecourt, ...

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