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One handed power might be less common. But 1 handed backhand slice is very common for players with 2 handed topspin/flat backhands. This is a common trope that
by nyjah 3y ago
One handed power might be less common. But 1 handed backhand slice is very common for players with 2 handed topspin/flat backhands.
This is a common trope that gets thrown around in tennis. Anytime Federer struggled, analysts would have this great hot take, "We will never have 1 handed backhand mens grand slam champion ever again."
Then, Stan Wawrinka wins 3, Dominik Thiem wins 1, and Federer's dominance would continue..
The one handed backhand has always been less popular, which is why I think 'analysts' say its dying. But there are plenty of players crushing 1 handers on the tour right now and there will continue to be in the future.