Best Women’s One Handers
There’s not a whole lot of women that have reached the top…
Conchita Martinez
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Best Women’s One Handers
There’s not a whole lot of women that have reached the top of women’s tennis with a one handed backhand, but the ones that have are absolute legends. Only time will tell if we ever see another woman wielding a one hander and winning a Grand Slam. In the meantime, here’s my top five one ... Read more
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