Tsitsipas launches his own movement: “Save the One-Handed Backhand”
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At a glance
- Stefanos Tsitsipas said he wants to launch a movement to preserve the one-handed backhand.
- He made the comments after a major victory at the US Open, as the shot becomes increasingly rare in tennis.
Stefanos Tsitsipas does not want the one-handed backhand to become an endangered species. After his major victory at the US Open, the Greek tennis player revealed that he wants to start his own “Save the One-Handed Backhand” movement.
Tsitsipas has made the shot part of his identity on court, and he is concerned that it is becoming increasingly rare in modern tennis. His proposal turns that concern into a personal campaign for its survival.
Save the One-Handed Backhand
Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.