ROLAND GARROS, PARIS — When it happens, a hush descends over the tennis court. There’s a split second in which the crowd realizes that the rhythm of the point has been irrevocably altered. A tennis ...
Clay courts present unique challenges—sliding, tricky bounces, extended rallies—that often reward strategic play over sheer power. That's why the drop shot is such a smart and effective tactic. A ...
PARIS, June 3 (Reuters) - Hit with lots of backslice and a soft touch, the drop shot can be a well-masked weapon in tennis but Alexander Bublik's staggering 37 attempts in Monday's French Open fourth ...
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Is Aryna Sabalenka the new queen of the drop shot? It certainly looked like it in her fourth-round match at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia with Elina Svitolina. Despite an erratic start, a mid-match ...
Carlos Alcaraz faced Frances Tiafoe in an exhibition match recently, and he showcased some amazing play. Alcaraz won 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 in the three-set exhibition for what was called a Battle of Legends ...
PARIS, May 29 (Reuters) - Third seed Alexander Zverev had to chase down dozens of drop shots from sprightly Dutchman Jesper de Jong before earning a 3-6 6-1 6-2 6-3 victory on Thursday to advance to ...