One-Handed Backhand Streak Ends After 149 Years

The tennis world marks the end of a 149-year era as the prevalence of the one-handed backhand stroke reaches a historic decline in professional competition.

The trend reflects a shift in coaching and player development, moving away from the technique famously utilized by legends such as Roger Federer, Pete Sampras, and Gustavo Kuerten.

The decline is attributed to modern coaching methodologies that increasingly favor the two-handed backhand, which has become the dominant standard for players entering the professional circuit today.