For 11 months, professional tennis exists largely as a hitting contest light on finesse. Then the grass season arrives in June, reaching its zenith at Wimbledon’s All England Club in the middle of ...

The backhand slice is the Swiss Army knife in a tennis player’s toolbox. It can be used to neutralize a point in defensive situations, change the rhythm of a rally, keep the ball out of an opponent’s ...

While grass-court tennis favors big serves and blistering ground strokes, it also rewards players who mix in subtlety and finesse. Among the favored options at a player’s disposal is the slice.

This video presents a comprehensive tennis drill session focused on the backhand, highlighting techniques for topspin, slice, ...

Roger Federer's backhand slice has been adjudged the best in tennis history by Serena Williams' former coach Rick Macci. Known for his elegance and precision, Federer possessed a one-of-a-kind slice ...