Game, set, try to match the best tennis players who have the best one and two-handed backhand of all time.
I used to play tennis in high school. I was kind of bad at it, but I think it’s the effort that counts. I was still, by some miracle, on the varsity team, which probably just says that my school’s tennis situation was a little weak, but I digress. I will say that my backhand was absolute trash, even though I practiced it so much. I just don’t have strong arms. I’m more of a runner, which is why cross country was the sport I dedicated the most time to. I love to watch tennis, though. It’s an exercise in itself because there’s a lot of action to watch and your head is always turning to watch where the ball went. It’s a great sport that I’m just not good at.
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Tennis requires some reliable partners, even if you’re a singles tennis player. You need a good racquet and a sturdy pair of shoes. If you need some recommendations, take a look at the 12 Best Tennis Shoes for Women. Granted, having the right equipment won’t make you an amazing player, but it certainly helps. You can’t roll up to the tennis court wearing sandals or boat shoes. That would be a crime. And also you would probably injure yourself, which defeats the purpose of trying to be good at a sport.
In order to choose the players for this list, we took some names from Reddit and Quora. Most of these players are still active, but some have retired. We checked out their names and profiles at ATP (Association of Tennis Professionals) to confirm their level of skill. It’d be hard to rank these exactly, so we did our best to create an order that makes the most sense. All in all, these are the best of the best. Most of the list is seniors in tennis and the rest are ranked according to their respective ranks in ATP (for men) and WTA (for women). Only a few players use a one-handed backhand, so with regard to stability and accuracy, the players who favor a two-handed backhand have the advantage here.
Lace up your shoes, get your racquets ready, and let’s take a look at the best tennis players who have the best one and two-handed backhand of all time.
16. Roger Federer
Roger Federer’s one-hand backhand stroke beat Rafael Nadal in the Australian Open. Federer won the most points during their match.
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15. Rafael Nadal
Known as the “King of Clay” because of his clay court success, which is known as the most difficult surface for tennis players, Nadal’s most effective technique is high heavy topspin backhand stroke.
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14. Kei Nishikori
Nishikori has balance and consistency that contributes to his effective and powerful two-handed backhand.
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13. Stan Wawrinka
Wawrinka resurrected the almost-extinct one-handed backhand flawlessly.
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12. Novak Djokovic
Djokovic’s two-handed backhand is consistent, which led him to become the first player to beat both Nadal and Federer to win at the Masters Series Event.
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11. Angelique Kerber
Kerber’s two-handed backhand is one of a kind with her nice grip and perfect body turn.
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10. Andy Murray
Andy Murray switches from one to two-handed backhands and that’s what makes him unique.
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9. Serena Williams
Serena Williams uses an open stance two-handed backhand that she successfully uses in her games.
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8. Pete Sampras
We are continuing our list of best tennis players who have the best one and two-handed backhand of all time with Pete Sampras that has a good inside-out swing with his one-handed backhand.
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7. Justine Henin Hardenne
Justine Henin Hardenne’s one-handed backhand has sophistication and style, which is why she dominates the top of women’s professional tennis.
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6. David Nalbandian
Nalbandian’s two-handed backhand is powerful because it’s uncomplicated and fiery.
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5. Marat Safin
Marat Safin’s left-handed two-handed backhand is hard to replicate.
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4. Andre Agassi
Andre Agassi has one of the strongest two-handed backhands in the game, which is why he’s near the top of the list of the best tennis players who have the best one and two-handed backhand of all time.
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3. Jimmy Connors
Jimmy Connors is known for his two-handed backhand slice technique.
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2. Bjorn Borg
The number two in our list of best tennis players who have the best one and two-handed backhand of all time is Bjorn Borg that uses a two-handed backhand technique, but releases his left hand after the point of contact, which is what makes him unique.
1. Michael Chang
In 1989, at just 17 years old, Michael Chang won the French Open and was the youngest tennis player to win the Grand Slam singles. He uses a jumping two-handed backhand technique.
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That’s the end of our list of the best tennis players who have the best one and two-handed backhand of all time. Perhaps it inspired you to get out on the court and try to step up your game!
