The approach shot disappeared for a while at the end of the 1990s because advances in racquet technology neutralized the game’s great transitional volleyers, players like Pat Rafter, Stefan Edberg and ...

There's the modern forehand, and there's the Monfils forehand. 1. Shoulders This is one of the most extreme forehands you’ll see. There’s so much rotation in Monfils’ shoulders that you would think he ...

It is usually the most powerful, but that greater strength may also be its greatest weakness. It can break down under pressure. By Stuart Miller During the Rolex Paris Masters, you will consistently ...

It's a game that has become common. The journalist asks to choose the best player to hit a shot such as a backhand, a serve, or a drop shot. The goal being to create the perfect champion. Carlos ...

The film "Beginning Tennis" features tennis instruction at the Hotel Del Coronado, showcasing the fundamentals of the game. Tennis professional Mr. Carac Barryman demonstrates techniques for both ...

It was once considered a desperate shot, but experts say it can give players an edge. Coco Gauff and Carlos Alcaraz use it. By Stuart Miller Tennis players commonly hit three types of backhands — ...

Every once in a while, an athlete develops a move that their opponents have zero answers for. Case in point: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's sky hook, Michael Schumacher's acceleration in wet weather, Mike ...

One of the best days on the tennis calendar is also one of the least heralded: the first day of the qualifying tournament for the U.S. Open. The grounds of the National Tennis Center are empty, even ...