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Sports · Tennis · published 2026-08-27 · via Sports Illustrated

Federer laments fading artistry of one-handed backhand at US Open

At the 2026 US Open, Roger Federer discussed the near-extinction of the one-handed backhand in elite tennis, noting that no top-10 player has used it since February 2024. He cited the sport's emphasis on power and speed as driving the decline, while he practiced with Lorenzo Musetti, one of the few remaining practitioners. Federer described the trend as a loss of artistry, calling it a precious relic in the modern game.

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