Top 5 Slice Backhands in ATP Open Era
The slice backhand has been a powerful weapon in tennis for a…
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Top 5 Slice Backhands in ATP Open Era
The slice backhand has been a powerful weapon in tennis for a very long time. Whether it’s used as a defensive shot to get back into a point or as an offensive shot to charge the net, the slice is a must in any player’s arsenal. It’s also a classic and beautiful shot. However, make ... Read more
Athlete Profile: Goran Ivanišević
One of my favorite players of all time is Hall of Famer Goran Ivanisevic. Hailing from Split, Croatia, Goran is most remembered for winning Wimbledon in 2001 as a wild card. This came at the tail end of his career after three heartbreaking finals in the 90s against both Sampras and Agassi. He stormed through ... Read more
Is Sampras as Great as Federer, Nadal and Djokovic?
It seems that as Federer (20), Nadal (19) and Djokovic (17) surpassed Pete Sampras (14) in the Grand Slam count department, he’s no longer in conversations about one of the greatest ever. Is it fair to discount him from being the same caliber of champion as Federer, Nadal and Djokovic? I don’t think so. I ... Read more
Top Three Serve and Volleyers in the Open Era
There have been many wonderful serve and volley players in the Open Era. Although the art has pretty much been relegated to the annals of history, having a good solid volley is still an integral shot in today’s game if you want to finish strong at the net. Roger has an excellent volley for example. ... Read more