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The ambidextrous phenom who plays with two forehands and no backhand — and switches hands on the serve. Born in Sofia, raised in Denver and Bradenton, Teo became the youngest player in the ATP rankings in 2026.
2Forehands, no backhand
2026First ATP ranking point
US Open2026 junior debut
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Top-Hand Backhand Builder
Strengthen the non-dominant hand that drives the two-handed backhand.
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Top-Hand Backhand Builder
Strengthen the non-dominant hand that drives the two-handed backhand.
- Players2
- Time10 min
- EquipmentBasket of balls
How to run this drill
Setup: Feeder at the service line with a basket; player at the baseline on the ad side.
- Player chokes up and holds the racquet with only the top hand.
- Feeder sends slow balls to the backhand.
- Player hits 15 left-handed (for right-handers) forehand-style shots.
- Return to two hands and hit 15 more, feeling the top hand lead.
Coaching cues
- Top hand leads
- Low to high
- Finish high over the shoulder
Common mistakes
- Swinging too hard with one hand
- Bending at the waist rather than knees
Progression: Live crosscourt rallying, two hands, focusing on the top-hand drive.
Coach's note: Many two-handers are really one-handers with a passenger. This drill makes the second hand work.
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ATPSpain · b. 2003
Carlos Alcaraz
Explosive all-court shotmaking with a lethal drop shot
- Seven Grand Slam singles titles, including the 2026 Australian Open
- Roland Garros champion 2024 and 2025; Wimbledon champion 2023 and 2024
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ATPItaly · b. 2001
Jannik Sinner
Clean, early-ball baseline power
- Five Grand Slam singles titles: Australian Open 2024 and 2025, US Open 2024, Wimbledon 2025 and 2026
- Back-to-back ATP Finals champion in 2024 and 2025
ATPSerbia · b. 1987
Novak Djokovic
Elastic defense and the best return in the game
- Record 24 Grand Slam singles titles, including 10 Australian Opens
- Olympic singles gold medal at Paris 2024
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ATPGermany · b. 1997
Alexander Zverev
Big serve and a rock-solid two-handed backhand
- Won his first Grand Slam at Roland Garros 2026, then the 2026 US Open
- Olympic singles gold medal at Tokyo 2020
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ATPUnited States · b. 1997
Taylor Fritz
First-strike serve and forehand
- Reached the 2024 US Open final
- Runner-up at the 2024 ATP Finals
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ATPUnited States · b. 1998
Frances Tiafoe
Flashy, crowd-pleasing athleticism
- US Open semifinalist in 2022 and 2024
- Beat Rafael Nadal at the 2022 US Open
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ATPRussia · b. 1996
Daniil Medvedev
Deep-court counterpunching with an unorthodox, flat game
- 2021 US Open champion, denying Djokovic the calendar Grand Slam
- Former ATP world No. 1
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ATPGreat Britain · b. 2001
Jack Draper
Heavy lefty serve and forehand
- Won his first Masters 1000 title at Indian Wells in 2025
- Reached the 2024 US Open semifinals
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