Some of the most powerful backhands in tennis are held with this grip. Its limitations are similar to those of the Western forehand. It’s not well-suited for low balls, and because it’s a ...

There's the modern forehand, and there's the Monfils forehand. 1. Shoulders This is one of the most extreme forehands you’ll see. There’s so much rotation in Monfils’ shoulders that you ...

razing a service motion built up through a lifetime of repetitions is one of the most vulnerable things a tennis player can do. Initially, Gauff’s forehand looked to need a grip adjustment ...

More experienced players adopt a more advanced forehand grip known as the semi-western. It is the grip adopted by most of the professionals on the tennis tour because it is the best way to add top ...