The slice backhand is not the most powerful shot in tennis, but it can be very effective. It can deaden a powerful rally ball in its tracks, produce a skidding shot that's difficult to handle, or lead ...

Subscribe to The Athletic on an exclusive offer here. Dimitrov's best match of the season – and in years – was the Miami semi when he outslugged Alcaraz. He hit through his backhand with astounding ...

From starting her career at the lowest levels of professional tennis to competing on the world’s biggest stages, Jessica’s Pegula’s journey into the Top 15 is a lesson in perseverance and belief. She ...

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 ...

Patrick Mouratoglou’s expertise in tennis is widely recognized, making him an exceptional source of advice for the sport. He spent a long stretch with Serena Williams and more recently parted ways ...

This week's tip focuses on slice on the forehand and backhand side for third shot drops. Tanner invites Mari Humberg to demonstrate the slice third shot drop on both the forehand and backhand side.