In the wake of the news that this week will mark the first in ATP history that no players in the Top 10 possess a one-handed backhand, Tennis.com offers a look back at a 2023 series counting down the 20 most impressive one-handers, and how their combination of beauty and efficiency left their mark on the game.
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The Greatest One-Handed Backhands of the Open Era, Nos. 10-7: Ashe, Edberg, Suarez Navarro, Laver
This foursome hit with elegance and excellence.
Published Mar 10, 2023