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Coco Gauff’s Australian Open and the forehand that says everything about her tennis

MELBOURNE, Australia — It happens in every match that Coco Gauff plays. Sometimes, it happens in every game, or seemingly on every point that doesn’t end quickly. The ball comes sailing over the net ...
The New York Times

Coco Gauff’s U.S. Open, the two most important shots in tennis and what comes next

FLUSHING MEADOWS, N.Y. — Coco Gauff’s U.S. Open ended just as she had warned it might. On an error-strewn afternoon of struggle on her forehand, the first shot she and everyone else learned as a child ...
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Djokovic's 3 AM Calls to Becker for Forehand Fixes: Inside Their Legendary Partnership

Petkovic Reveals: Novak Phoned Becker at 3 AM to Discuss Net Approach Forehand In 2013, Novak Djokovic enlisted Boris Becker to regain his invincible form after a slightly frustrating 2012 season. The ...
Tennis

Quick Tip: Carlos Alcaraz’s off-arm helps power his formidable forehand

Watch almost any top-level tennis player hit a forehand, and you’ll notice something subtle but consistent—their off-hand isn’t just hanging around. It’s active, engaged and perfectly synchronized ...