Who has the hardest forehand?

Honourable mentions go to Andy Murray (who holds the world record for the fastest forehand ever hit at 124mph), Fernando Verdasco, James Blake, Andrey Rublev, Benoit Paire and Robin Haase.
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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 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 a better forehand Nadal or Federer?

Conclusion. To conclude and answer the question: Who has the better forehand? From the statistics and head-to-head records, Federer's forehand would be the better of the two from 2005-2008, but from 2008 onwards the edge would go to Rafael Nadal due to his immense power and accuracy from that wing.
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Who has better backhand Federer or Nadal?

Rafael Nadal also leads the statistics (of the Big Three) of the fastest backhand of the Tour with a speed of 69.8 MPH (miles per hour) followed by Novak Djokovic with 67.3 MPH and Roger Federer with 66.1 MPH. This ranking is led by Nikoloz Basilashvili with a backhand of 71.2 MPH.
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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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Who invented top spin?

Herbert Lawford, who played in 6 Wimbledon finals, includiing five in a row, winning the fourth in 1887, has this note in his Wikipedia entry: Lawford is said to be the first person to introduce "topspin" to the game of tennis. His formidable forehand was called 'the Lawford stroke'.
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Who has the best backhand in tennis?

Top 5 Best Backhands of All Time and What We Can Learn From Their Technique
  • Kei Nishikori. ...
  • David Nalbandian. ...
  • Stanislas Wawrinka. ...
  • Richard Gasquet. ...
  • Novak Djokovic.
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Who serves the fastest in tennis?

Sam Groth set a new world record for the fastest tennis serve with a speed of 263.4 km/h (163.7 mph).
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Is topspin better than flat?

But sometimes, if the ball is higher, a flat hit may be a better option than playing topspin. It's useful to be able to play both shots – topspin and a flat hit. This will add more variety to your attacking game. If you normally topspin everything, try throwing in the occasional flat hit.
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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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What is the hardest shot 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 7 foot tall tennis player?

World's tallest tennis player Reilly Opelka on thriving as a 7ft professional, his love of art and fashion... and why Covid bubbles are hampering mental health of players. Most of the conversation with Reilly Opelka, the world's tallest tennis player, leads you towards filing him in the gentle giant category.
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Who is the tallest tennis player to win a major?

He is the first player since countryman David Nalbandian to defeat Federer at the US Open, and at 198 cm (6 ft 6 in), he is the tallest ever Grand Slam champion, a record he now shares with Marin Čilić, the 2014 US Open winner, and 2021 champion Daniil Medvedev.
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How long is the longest tennis match ever played?

The longest tennis match in history: When even the scoreboard stopped working! The longest tennis match lasted for 11 hours and 5 minutes and was contested over three days between John Isner and Nicolas Mahut at 2010 Wimbledon.
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Who is weak to top spin?

Top Spin is the penultimate weapon obtained by Mega Man. It is the weakness of Spark Man.
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Can a golf ball have topspin?

There is only one club in a golfer's set that has the possibility of putting topspin on the golf ball and that club is the putter, or sometimes known as the “flatstick.” In order to strike a put on a relatively flat surface, the golfer will stroke the golf ball with a flat stroke, thus putting topspin on the ball as it ...
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Does topspin bounce high?

Competitive utility. The topspin shot is very effective on hard surfaces. The ball spins forward and descends toward the ground quicker, so it can be hit with more force compared to another type of shot. On most court surfaces, topspin also makes the ball bounce higher.
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Who has best forehand in tennis?

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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What is Djokovic forehand grip?

Novak Djokovic uses the semi-western grip on his forehand side. This grip is one of the most common forehand grips used on the pro tour. It allows a player to play aggressive forehands with topspin, providing a greater margin of error in clearing the net.
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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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Who is better Rafa or Roger?

Roger Federer won 82.1% of the games he has played in his career (1242 wins to 271 losses). Rafael Nadal won 83,2% of the games he played in his career (990 wins to 200 losses). On hard courts, Federer won 83.3% of his matches, Nadal 78.8%. On clay, Federer won 76.1% of his matches, Nadal 91.8%, the King of clay !
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Who is the goat in tennis?

It's Novak Djokovic against the world. The No. 1 ranked ATP player is getting all the attention since his Australian Open debacle in January. Then, he was tied with both Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal for the most grand slam titles won at 20 and in position to break the record.
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