Since you need quick hands at net, having the same grip for forehand and backhand volleys is also crucial. As mentioned, your grip affects the angle of the racquet face. The more closed the face ...

Riley Newman, a top pro player, is the biggest advocate for this grip. His ability to control the kitchen line, fire powerful forehand speed-ups, and protect his “chicken wing” (the vulnerable ...

Ernests Gulbis dramatically altered his forehand setup and grip, resulting in this: Sharapova and the ever evocative Gulbis—whose slide continues—are high-profile examples, but the case of ...

Initially, Gauff’s forehand looked to need a grip adjustment, too. Like Swiatek, she basically grips her racket from underneath the handle — a heavy western grip. Changing a forehand grip ...