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Federer explains why the one-handed backhand is on the verge of extinction. Source: Getty
ATP Roger Federer

Federer explains why the one-handed backhand is on the brink of extinction

Fernando Murciego - 25 Aug 2026 | 08:34

The Swiss press conference in New York touched on several interesting topics, among which the question about the one-handed backhand and its loss of prominence within the ATP circuit stood out. Are we witnessing the end of this shot?

Lorenzo Musetti, hope for the one-handed backhand at the 2026 US Open. Photo: gettyimages
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The 2026 US Open and a historic threat to the one-handed backhand

Diego Jiménez - 16 Aug 2026 | 19:27

The longest-running fact in the history of tennis is related to the one-handed backhand, which has remained uninterrupted since 1877, and it seems difficult for the streak not to end in 2026.

Diane Parry abandons the one-handed backhand. Photo: gettyimages.
Diane Parry WTA

Parry explains his decision to "partially" abandon the one-handed backhand

Diego Jiménez - 24 May 2026 | 07:22

The young French tennis player has made a substantial change, opting for a two-handed backhand and alternating between hitting with one or two hands in an organized chaos during the point.

Stan Wawrinka, one-handed backhand. Photo: gettyimages
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Wawrinka: "The one-handed backhand will never die"

Diego Jiménez - 11 Apr 2026 | 08:40

The Swiss reflected on his career, reaffirmed his great goals in this final season, and made headlines regarding the evolution of tennis.

Lorenzo Musetti, the savior of the one-handed backhand. Source: Getty
ATP Lorenzo Musetti

Musetti perfects the one-handed backhand

Fernando Murciego - 5 Dec 2025 | 22:00

The Italian closes the season as the only top10 with this shot in his arsenal, safeguarding a statistic that has been fulfilled since the creation of the ATP ranking.