Who has the best forehand on ATP?

Roger Federer
Many refer to him as the greatest of all time, and for good reason. Roger Federer possesses one of the most technically perfect forehands the world has ever seen. Straight out of the textbook, his fluid liquid whip of a forehand is a sight to behold.
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Who has the fastest forehand in ATP?

So What's the Fastest Forehand in Tennis Ever Recorded? The short answer is 125 mph by James Blake during the 2011 US Open. The trickier question perhaps is if the records only belong to him. Many sources have claimed that other players have hit the ball just as fast as the 125-mph mark.
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Who has the hardest forehand in men's tennis?

1. Fernando Gonzalez. Fernando Gonzalez undoubtedly possesses the most vicious forehand in the men's game.
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Who hits hardest forehand?

Pancho Gonzales hit the fastest, at 112.88 mph, followed by Jack Kramer at 107.8 and Welby Van Horn at 104.
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Does Djokovic have a good forehand?

He was able to hit winners from anywhere, had more endurance and mental toughness than any other player and one of the best forehands in the world. He had transformed his game and has never looked back since. Over the years, his technique and tactical approach to hitting his forehand have evolved.
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Top 5 Forehands in Tennis - Ultimate ATP Biggest Forehand Chart



Does Djokovic use topspin?

The Forward Swing and Contact

To impart topspin the swing is low to high, brushing up against the ball on contact. The Djokovic swing is not particularly steep, almost level at the point of contact. This helps him hit the ball with topspin while still powering the ball through the court to his opponent.
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What forehand grip does Nadal use?

There are several options for your forehand grip in tennis. Roger Federer uses what is called an eastern grip while Nadal uses a semi-western grip. This comes down to personal preference but most recreational players who have good forehands use an eastern to semi-western grip.
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Who has the most topspin in tennis?

Average Backhand Topspin - Revolutions Per Minute (RPM)

Rafael Nadal led The “Big Three” with the most backhand topspin (1252 rpm), followed by Novak Djokovic (1148 rpm) and Roger Federer (548 rpm). Federer traditionally employs more slice backhands than the others, which lowers his overall rating here.
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Who has the fastest shot in tennis?

The fastest tennis serve ever recorded is an astonishing 263.4 km/h (163.7 mph) in 2012 by Sam Groth.
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Who has the most powerful shots in tennis?

VIDEOS: 7 of the fastest shots ever recorded
  • Sam Groth – 163.7 mph.
  • Sabine Lisicki – 131.0 mph.
  • Milos Raonic – 155.3 mph.
  • James Blake – 125 mph.
  • Gael Monfils – 120 mph.
  • Serena Williams – 96 mph.
  • Rafael Nadal – 103 mph.
  • Bonus: Roger Federer – not recorded.
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Who is the best drop shots in tennis?

Watch: Top 5 drop shots in history of Tennis feat. Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic
  • Kei Nishikori vs Novak Djokovic (2006) ...
  • Grigor Dimitrov vs Novak Djokovic (2014) ...
  • Andy Murray vs James Blake (2009) ...
  • Roger Federer vs Denis Kudla (2012)
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Who has the best shot in tennis?

Kovalchik's data-based research put Federer first, maintaining that his one-hander is the only one in the game “that has greater effectiveness against top opponents than the best double-handed backhands.”
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BEST TOUCH
  • Federer.
  • Fognini.
  • Paire.
  • Murray.
  • Nadal.
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How fast is the average ATP forehand?

Average Forehand Speed

The Brit averaged hitting his forehand 134 km/h, while Nadal was 121 km/h – a 13 km/h difference. There were only two matches in the data set (vs. Nishikori & Fognini) where Nadal averaged hitting a faster forehand.
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How fast was Sampras serve?

The Sampras' serve was a product of tremendous spin rates. Although his serve seldom came in faster than 115––130 mph, his rpm on first serves averaged 2500 with a higher topspin component than other serves of similar velocity, especially during the 1990-2000 span.
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Who has the biggest forehand?

Rafael Nadal possesses one of the greatest forehands of all time, and there is no doubt that it is also one of the biggest!
  • Juan Martin Del Potro. ...
  • Andy Roddick. ...
  • Fernando Gonzalez. ...
  • Jack Sock.
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Who has the best serve in tennis history?

'The Serve Dr' Ivo Karlovic is regarded by many as the single greatest server of all time. Standing at 6”11, he holds the all time record for the most career aces served, with a staggering 13,653 in 690 matches! He therefore averages nearly 20 aces per match and will consistently serve at speeds in excess of 140mph.
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Who has the best one handed backhand in tennis?

The Best Single Handed Backhand Players in Tennis
  • Roger Federer.
  • Stan Wawrinka.
  • Dominic Thiem.
  • Stefanos Tsitsipas.
  • Denis Shapovalov.
  • Grigor Dimitrov.
  • Richard Gasquet.
  • Daniel Evans.
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What forehand grip does Tsitsipas use?

This grip allows for easy grip changes if the player uses the Western grip for his forehand. The only thing a player needs to do then is to switch the face of the racket, while still maintaining the same grip. Roger Federer and Stefanos Tsitsipas both use the Eastern Backhand grip or a slight variation of it.
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Is Nadal's forehand good?

Whilst many see Roger Federer's Forehand technique as near perfection, Nadal's is often viewed as more workman-like in its production and results. However, it is without doubt one of the greatest forehands in the history of the game, and we will break down exactly how he produces such amazing work on the ball.
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Does Roger Federer use overgrip?

Roger Federer uses the best selling sticky overgrip, the Wilson Pro Overgrip. Rafa Nadal uses the Babolat VS Original overgrips. The best selling dry overgrip is the Tournagrip Original.
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Why is Djokovics backhand so good?

Mouratoglou: Djokovic's follow through is impressive

"He's able to do that effectively because he's right eye dominant, meaning he can still see the ball and the court very well from this position. He starts the motion with his weight on the back foot and then he transfers to his front foot.
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How does Nadal get so spinning?

Rafael Nadal arches back his arm in such a way that a lag is created between the racquet head and his shoulder region. With the head pointing downwards and arm stretched back, there is plenty of room and time for generating acceleration - thus helping the Spaniard impart maximum velocity on the ball.
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What is Djokovic signature shot?

During his struggles over the past year, Djokovic seemed to lose confidence in that shot. However, during his run to his fourth Wimbledon crown, Djokovic blistered the backhand down the line with authority and said afterward it was a key stroke to winning his first Grand Slam title since the 2016 Roland Garros.
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