The goal of professional sports has always been to win. Looking good while doing it? That's just a bonus for the gawkers and connoisseurs of bodily form in motion. In professional tennis, the "beauty ...

The aesthetic appeal but limited practicality of the one-handed backhand has seen it fade from the top of the sport. Patrick Smith / Getty Images Last Sunday at the U.S. Open, the longest streak in ...

While grass-court tennis favors big serves and blistering ground strokes, it also rewards players who mix in subtlety and finesse. Among the favored options at a player’s disposal is the slice.

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For 149 years, a player with a one-handed backhand appeared in every Grand Slam semifinal. That streak ended at the 2026 US Open. What happened to tennis’ most elegant shot?

Take control of the court and keep your opponents guessing with the essential fundamentals of a laser-sharp backhand slice! Learn proper grip, footwork, racquet angle, and swing path to hit a low, ...